Blunt dissection in augmentation mammaplasty-an instrumental aid.
The iconoclast is an instrument that facilitates blunt dissection in areas where this basic technique is difficult because of anatomical or postsurgical adherence. Medical and inferior undermining in augmentation mammaplasty in primary and revisional cases is described. The instrument capitalizes on the gripping rather than the spreading strength of the surgeon's hand, allows easy penetration of tissues to be spread apart, and diminished severance of blood vessels. We have used the iconoclast for almost two years in selected cases and have had no problems or complications attributable to it.
D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013525:Surgical Instruments