New strategy to prevent implant displacement in transaxillary endoscopic augmentation mammaplasty

Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in Korea and worldwide. In breast augmentation, it is crucial to place the implant in the proper position by creating an adequate pocket considering the size of the implant. This prevents subsequent displacement of the implant. When using an endoscope, the operation is performed without direct vision and in a narrow surgical space, leading to limitations in practice. Inexperienced physicians face a steep learning curve in their efforts to overcome this difficulty. In this study, we attempted to overcome this challenge by specifying the medial and lateral dissection ranges. The extent of the dissection is determined based on the pinnate of the pectoralis major muscle when dissecting medially and the fascia of the pectoralis major, the pectoralis minor, and the serratus anterior muscles when dissecting laterally. In addition, the structure made from the medial and lateral sides can support the implant like a funnel and can prevent further downward, inward, and outward displacement.

Correction of Cryptotia using Mastoid Fasciocutaneous Flap and Chondroplasty

Cryptotia is a rare congenital anomaly among Caucasian but more common auricular malformation in Asia. Cryptotia characterized by the anterosuperior portion of the auricle lying beneath mastoid skin. From May of 2005 to May of 2010, three cryptotia were operated on. We use mastoid fasciocutaneous flap (MFF) raised from mastoid region and post-auricular area. And two triangular flaps (TF) which are raised from temporal region can release tension of skin and cover defect of skin. Note that two-thirds of the skin paddle should be taken from the mastoid region. After ear release, MFF and two TF are rotated into the defect. For appropriate correction of the cartilage deformity, the conchal cartilage should be pulled cephalad and fixed to the temporal periosteum. All the patients had a satisfaction for operation. There was no case of partial or full through skin necrosis. There was no wound dehiscence and relapse. The mastoid fasciocutaneous flap is a simple technique, retaining the depth of the auriculocephalic sulcus. This technique can correct deformity of cartilage at same time. There was no distorting hair line, skin color dismatching, visible scar and wound dehiscence.

Peptococcus Infection after Breast Augmentation Using Autologous Fat Injection

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