Comparative clinical evaluation of breast augmentation using silicone foam coated implants and textured implants
Acta cir. bras
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35(4): e202000407, 2020. tab, graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Purpose To evaluate whether silicone foam implants have a different evolution pattern compared to conventional texture implants. Methods Fifty-eight female patients underwent surgery. They were divided into two groups (silicone foam - Lifesil® - and microtexturized silicone - Lifesil®). The evolution was analyzed in postoperative consultations, with physical examination, photographic documentation and filling in a satisfaction questionnaire, in the postoperative period of one month, four months, one year and then annually, up to a maximum of 3 years of follow-up. Results There were no statistically significant differences in presence of rippling, stretch marks, breast ptosis, capsular contracture and quality of scars. There was a higher rate of patients who were very satisfied with the outcome 360 days after surgery in the group receiving silicone foam implants (p = 0.036). Conclusion In short time, silicone foam envelope implants proved to be as reliable as textured silicone envelope implants, making them an option for augmentation mammoplasty.
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Silicone Elastomers
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Breast Implantation
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Observational study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Acta cir. bras
Journal subject:
General Surgery
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Procedimentos Cir£rgicos Operat¢rios
Year:
2020
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
UNICAMP/BR
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Universidade Estadual de Campinas/BR
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