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Breast augmentation with anatomic implants: a method based on the breast implantation base.
Jose L Martin del Yerro1, Manuel R Vegas, Ignacio Sanz
1Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Service, Hospital Quirón, C/ Diego Velazquez 1, Pozuelo de Alarcon, Madrid, Spain, mdelyerro@yerro.com.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
|September 5, 2013
Summary
This study emphasizes the importance of breast implantation base (BIB), lower pole proportions, and patient somatotype for natural breast augmentation. A preoperative marking method is detailed for precise implant selection and aesthetic outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Aesthetic Anatomy
- Surgical Techniques
Background:
- Breast augmentation focuses on contouring and dimensions.
- Over 5,000 breast augmentations with cohesive anatomic implants have been performed.
- Aesthetic outcomes depend on precise anatomical considerations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore aesthetic anatomy of the augmented breast.
- To highlight the significance of breast implantation base (BIB), lower breast pole proportions, and somatotype in implant selection.
- To present a method for translating aesthetic concepts to preoperative markings.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of aesthetic anatomy in augmented breasts.
- Correlation of breast implantation base (BIB), lower pole aesthetics, and somatotype with implant choice.
- Development of a preoperative marking technique based on aesthetic proportions.
Main Results:
- The breast implantation base (BIB), lower breast pole proportions, and patient somatotype are crucial for natural-appearing breast augmentation.
- A systematic method for preoperative marking ensures accurate transfer of aesthetic proportions.
- Experience with over 5,000 cases informs the presented aesthetic principles.
Conclusions:
- Aesthetic breast augmentation requires a thorough understanding of breast dimensions and proportions.
- The breast implantation base (BIB), lower pole aesthetics, and somatotype are key determinants for selecting appropriate implants.
- A standardized preoperative marking method enhances predictability and natural-looking results in breast augmentation surgery.
