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Breast reconstruction with anatomical expanders and implants: our early experience
D D McGeorge1, S Mahdi, A Tsekouras
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Countess of Chester Hospital, UK.
British Journal of Plastic Surgery
|September 1, 1996
Summary
Anatomically shaped breast implants offer improved aesthetic outcomes in breast reconstruction compared to traditional dome-shaped prostheses. This technique is simple, reproducible, and leads to high patient satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Aesthetic Medicine
Background:
- The Becker expander/mammary prosthesis often results in unsatisfactory upper pole fullness.
- Previous methods lacked optimal aesthetic results in breast reconstruction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of anatomically shaped expanders and implants in breast reconstruction.
- To compare aesthetic outcomes with traditional dome-shaped prostheses.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 24 breast reconstructions in 19 patients using anatomically shaped devices.
- Follow-up period of at least 6 months.
- Average of 2.73 inflations per patient before implant placement.
Main Results:
- Anatomically shaped devices yielded superior aesthetic results compared to dome-shaped prostheses.
- Low complication rates were observed.
- High patient satisfaction was reported.
Conclusions:
- Anatomically shaped expanders and implants provide better aesthetic results in breast reconstruction.
- The procedure is technically straightforward and reproducible.
- This technique enhances patient satisfaction with reconstructive outcomes.