Capsular flap for correction of contour deformities of the breast.
We describe a technique in which the breast implant capsule is used to fill localized depressions in the breast, including those under the nipple-areola complex. Capsules have been reported to persist long-term and their high vascularity renders them suitable for use as flaps.
Imran
Danish
D
Department of Plastic Surgery, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, UK. reconsurg@doctors.org.uk
Javaid
Muhammad
M
Lewis
Darren
D
Attar
Kaka Hama
KH
D000328:Adult; D019928:Breast Implantation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps