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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Surgical Technology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Breast augmentation is a common cosmetic procedure with varying reoperation rates.
  • Traditional two-dimensional (2D) endoscopic imaging has been the standard for visualization during surgery.
  • Advancements in imaging technology, such as three-dimensional (3D) systems, aim to improve surgical precision and patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the reoperation rates between 2D and 3D endoscopic imaging in breast augmentation procedures.
  • To identify factors influencing reoperation in breast augmentation surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of medical records for 351 female patients undergoing breast augmentation from January 2014 to December 2023.
  • Patients were divided into two groups: 2D endoscopic imaging (January 2016-August 2022) and 3D synthetic imaging (September 2022-December 2023).
  • All surgeries were performed by the same surgeon; reoperation rates and associated variables were compared.

Main Results:

  • The overall reoperation rate was 4.3%.
  • The 3D imaging group demonstrated a significantly lower reoperation rate (0.7%) compared to the 2D imaging group (6.5%) (p=0.01).
  • Larger implant size was associated with increased reoperation, with capsular contracture and patient-requested size changes being primary reasons.

Conclusions:

  • Novel synthetic 3D endoscopic imaging is associated with a reduced reoperation rate in breast augmentation compared to conventional 2D imaging.
  • Further research is warranted to fully elucidate the benefits of 3D imaging in breast augmentation surgery.