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Internal mastopexy following explantation

P J Scioscia1, R C Hagerty

  • 1Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, at the Medical University of South Carolina, USA.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|April 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Patients seeking silicone gel breast implant removal often experience breast misshaping. An internal mastopexy performed during explantation can improve breast contour and projection with no additional scars.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Silicone gel breast prostheses are associated with theoretical complications, leading to increased rates of explantation.
  • Implant removal can result in breast deformities, including misshaping and ptosis.

Observation:

  • An internal mastopexy can be performed concurrently with breast implant explantation.
  • This combined procedure requires minimal additional operative time and no new incisions.

Findings:

  • The internal mastopexy technique, though limited by tissue availability, effectively minimizes breast ptosis.
  • The procedure also enhances breast projection, improving aesthetic outcomes post-explantation.

Implications:

  • Internal mastopexy following explantation is a valuable option for selected patients seeking to improve breast shape after implant removal.

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  • This approach offers a solution to breast deformities associated with explantation, enhancing patient satisfaction.