Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Capsular contraction and deflation associated with inflatable implants.

J E Price

    Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Xenograft models in immunodeficient animals : I. Nude mice: spontaneous and experimental metastasis models.

    Methods in molecular medicine·2011
    Same author

    Dual blockade of EGFR and ERK1/2 phosphorylation potentiates growth inhibition of breast cancer cells.

    British journal of cancer·2004
    Same author

    DNA vaccination against neu reduces breast cancer incidence and metastasis in mice.

    Cancer gene therapy·2001
    Same author

    Adenoviral-mediated gene therapy with Ad5CMVp53 and Ad5CMVp21 in combination with standard therapies in human breast cancer cell lines.

    Annals of clinical and laboratory science·2000
    Same author

    Increased levels of alpha6 integrins are associated with the metastatic phenotype of human breast cancer cells.

    Clinical & experimental metastasis·1999
    Same author

    Amplification of telomeric DNA directly correlates with metastatic potential of human and murine cancers of various histological origin.

    International journal of oncology·1999
    Same journal

    Early Protein Supplementation Enhances Wound Healing and Reduces Complications Following Abdominoplasty: A Controlled Study in Non-bariatric Patients.

    Aesthetic plastic surgery·2026
    Same journal

    Otoplasty in the Scientific Literature: Global Productivity, Thematic Evolution, and Forecasted Trajectories.

    Aesthetic plastic surgery·2026
    Same journal

    Mycobacterium Abscessus Infection after Breast Augmentation: Case Reports and Literature Review.

    Aesthetic plastic surgery·2026
    Same journal

    COVID-19-Related Immune Activation and Capsular Contracture: A Cohort Study of Infection, Vaccination, and Explantation.

    Aesthetic plastic surgery·2026
    Same journal

    Do Native Breasts Move During Pectoralis Major Contraction in Unoperated Women? A Quantitative 3D Analysis.

    Aesthetic plastic surgery·2026
    Same journal

    From Bench to Operating Room: The Scientific Mind in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery.

    Aesthetic plastic surgery·2026
    See all related articles

    Inflatable breast implants led to severe capsular contraction and deflation in most patients. These implants showed no advantages over gel implants and are not recommended for breast augmentation.

    Area of Science:

    • Plastic Surgery
    • Biomaterials Science

    Background:

    • Inflatable breast implants were evaluated for their long-term performance and complication rates.
    • Capsular contracture and implant deflation are known complications of breast implants.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the outcomes of patients with inflatable breast implants requiring revision surgery.
    • To compare the complication profile of inflatable implants with other breast implant types.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 9 patients who underwent open capsulectomy and replacement of inflatable implants.
    • Analysis of explanted capsules for crystalline material and degree of encapsulation.

    Main Results:

    • All 9 patients experienced severe capsular contraction.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • 7 of 9 patients had implant deflation, leading to breast distortion or volume loss.
  • Explanted capsules contained crystalline material and showed severe encapsulation.

    • Conclusions:

    • Inflatable breast implants are associated with high rates of capsular contracture and deflation.
    • These implants offer no advantages over gel implants and are not recommended.
    • Further research into the crystalline material within capsules may be warranted.