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Expansion exercises: modifying contracture of the augmented breast
Research in Nursing & Health
|December 1, 1986
Summary
Capsular contracture, a common breast augmentation complication, can be reduced by using expansion exercises. These exercises help manage the natural wound-healing response to implanted prostheses, decreasing complication rates.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Capsular contracture is the most frequent complication following breast augmentation with silastic gel prostheses.
- It represents a natural wound-healing response to a foreign body implant.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of expansion exercises in managing and preventing capsular contracture.
- To assess the impact of manual manipulation on capsule formation after breast augmentation.
Main Methods:
- A study was conducted to evaluate the use of expansion exercises.
- Expansion exercises involve manual manipulation of breast tissue to control capsule formation.
Main Results:
- Subjects who did not perform expansion exercises exhibited a higher incidence of capsular contracture.
- Conversely, subjects utilizing expansion exercises demonstrated a lower rate of capsular contracture.
Conclusions:
- Expansion exercises are an effective method for managing capsular contracture after breast augmentation.
- Modifying the body's natural wound-healing response through exercises can mitigate implant complications.