Lateral approach in mammary implants.
The lateral approach in mammary implants is recommended, especially in patients with a marked hypomastia. In these patients, submuscular implants are mandatory. Routinely, hyaluronidase is injected in situ before implantation to favor immediate reabsorption of possible bleeding that could lead to capsular contraction. A circular pattern has been designed to reach symmetry both in incisions and the surgical pocket. Advantages of the lateral approach are described.
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Division of Plastic Surgery, Hospital de Clínicas José de San Martín, Free-docent School of Medicine, Buenos Aires University, Argentina.
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D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006821:Hyaluronoglucosaminidase / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D010369:Pectoralis Muscles / Q000187:drug effects; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012828:Silicones; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*
D012828:Silicones; D006821:Hyaluronoglucosaminidase