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Correction of established capsular contractures with polyurethane implants.

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  • 1Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York 10021.

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
|January 1, 1989
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Polyurethane-covered implants improved severe capsular contractures in breast surgery patients. Long-term follow-up suggests these implants offer a potential solution for recurrent complications after augmentation and reconstruction.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Biomaterials Science

Background:

  • Capsular contracture is a common complication following breast augmentation and reconstruction.
  • Recurrent cases present significant challenges for both patients and surgeons.

Observation:

  • A cohort of twelve patients with severe, recurrent capsular contractures was treated.
  • Treatment involved the use of polyurethane-covered breast implants.

Findings:

  • All twelve patients demonstrated improvement following the use of polyurethane-covered implants.
  • Follow-up periods extended over three years for some patients, with sustained improvement noted.

Implications:

  • Polyurethane-covered implants may offer a viable option for managing severe and recurrent capsular contractures.

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  • Further research is warranted to determine if these implants prevent or merely delay contracture formation.