title: Breast capsulorrhaphy revisited: a simple technique for complex problems.
abstract: Implant malposition without capsular contracture is a common problem that has received little attention. Malposition of the implant in the inferior, lateral, or medial direction can be corrected predictably and relatively simply with capsulorrhaphy and mirror-image selective capsulotomy. In addition, capsulorrhaphy can be used to create a smaller pocket to preserve anterior projection and prevent lateral and inferior displacement when changing to a smaller implant. Eleven patients underwent capsulorrhaphy for either implant malposition or implant size reduction. Improved appearance and symmetry of the breast was accomplished in all patients without increased complications.
authors.affiliation: Scripps Memorial Hospital, University of California, San Diego Medical Center, La Jolla, Calif, USA. info@drchasan.com
authors.forename: Paul E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Chasan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001458:Bandages; D019928:Breast Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects; D018427:Breast Implants; D003286:Contracture / Q000601:surgery; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D011187:Posture; D012086:Reoperation / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D016896:Treatment Outcome