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Aesthet Surg J ; 33(8): 1116-28, 2013 Nov 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24335014

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Polyurethane-coated conical implants were introduced by Silimed (US distributor: Sientra, Santa Barbara, California) in 2008 and offer an alternative to round or anatomically shaped implants. By their design and volume distribution, they naturally create central volume and give a reasonable fullness to the upper pole while lifting some ptotic breasts, thus avoiding the need for classical mastopexy. OBJECTIVES: The authors discuss the advantages of conical implants as an alternative to conventional silicone implants for women with breast ptosis. METHODS: In the 2-year period between December 2010 and December 2012, a consecutive series of 302 women underwent implant-based breast surgery procedures (236 primary augmentations, 59 revisions, and 7 mastopexy-augmentations) with conical polyurethane devices. Implant volumes ranged from 225 to 560 cc, with low- to medium-profile devices predominating. No extra-high-profile implants were used. Only 1 patient had a drain inserted on completion of a revision augmentation. RESULTS: There were no infections (0%) and no wound dehiscence (0%). Four cases required reoperation (1.3%). Patient satisfaction scores were universally high (average, 9.94/10). There have been no capsular contractures to date, but follow-up is short. CONCLUSION: The modern conical, polyurethane implant has many advantages over the conventional round or anatomically shaped implants and offers patients an ideal compromise between volume, natural upper pole fullness, and a lift without mastopexy scars.


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Breast Implantation/instrumentation , Breast Implants , Polyurethanes , Adult , Breast Implantation/adverse effects , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Patient Satisfaction , Prospective Studies , Prosthesis Design , Reoperation , Surveys and Questionnaires , Treatment Outcome , Young Adult
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