[Clinical applications of China-made saline-filled breast implants--a report of 62 cases]

To evaluate the China-made saline-filled breast implants, we observed 62 patients (123 sides of breasts) who received augmentation mammaplasty from March 1994 to May 1995. The implants of 200 to 450 ml were manufactured in Shanghai. All the implants were placed beneath the pectoralis major muscle and a transient over-inflation was used. Fifty-nine patients had satisfactory results. One case developed breast shrinking postoperatively due to possible damage to the implant. Another two cases were not quite satisfactory because of associated breast ptosis. Thirty-two cases were followed up for 3 months and demonstrated nice-looking and soft breasts. We conclude that (1) the quality of the China-made saline-filled breast implant is good. And (2) transient over-inflation of the implant during the operation is advantageous and is worth recommending.