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Aesthetic Shoulder Augmentation with Silicone Implants.
1Eve Plastic Surgery Clinic, Seoul, South Korea.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
|April 19, 2017
Summary
Lateral shoulder augmentation using silicone implants offers a reliable solution for men with narrow shoulders or underdeveloped deltoid muscles. This procedure effectively enhances shoulder appearance and patient satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Aesthetic Medicine
- Orthopedic Surgery
Background:
- Narrow shoulders can lead to a less muscular appearance in men.
- Deltoid muscle underdevelopment may stem from congenital issues, trauma, or neoplasms.
- Some individuals have naturally smaller builds, and exercise may not sufficiently enhance shoulder musculature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and patient satisfaction of lateral shoulder augmentation using silicone implants.
- To present surgical techniques and outcomes for addressing narrow shoulders aesthetically.
Main Methods:
- Lateral shoulder augmentation with silicone implants was performed on 81 patients between April 2009 and April 2013.
- Implants were inserted via a horizontal axillary crease incision, dissecting between the deltoid fascia and muscle.
- Most patients had no shoulder deformities, with two exceptions (Poland's syndrome and Sprengel's deformity).
Main Results:
- All augmentation procedures resulted in complete patient approval.
- Minor complications, including hematoma and implant displacement, occurred in five patients.
- All reported complications were successfully resolved to the patients' satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Lateral shoulder augmentation with silicone implants is a successful procedure for aesthetic improvement.
- The technique provides a reliable method for enhancing the appearance of narrow shoulders.