title: Augmentation mammaplasty: retrospective analysis of 210 cases.
abstract: Since its introduction in 1895, augmentation mammaplasty has gained widespread acceptance. The choice of breast augmentation procedure is determined almost entirely by three variables: the selection of incision location, the pocket plane for implant placement (either subpectoral or completely subglandular), and the appropriate implant. The current study evaluated 210 cases of augmentation mammaplasty retrospectively. A capsular contracture rate of 8% was found. Rupture and gel bleeding were observed in eight cases (4%). For various reasons, such as capsular contracture or implant rupture, the prostheses were renewed once in 16 patients (8%) and twice in 5 patients (2%). Submammary incision was used in 42 cases (20%). The patients in 23 cases responded that they had implant folds or edges they could feel (11%). Only 4 of these 23 patients stated that feeling the edge of the implant was a concern for them. Of the 210 augmented breasts, 5 had diminished sensation postoperatively (2%), as interpreted by the patient.
authors.affiliation: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: Asuman
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sevin
authors.forename: Kutlu
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sevin
authors.forename: Dilek
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Senen
authors.forename: Orgun
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Deren
authors.forename: Gokhan
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Adanali
authors.forename: Bulent
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Erdogan
mesh_terms: D019928:Breast Implantation / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D042361:Mammary Glands, Human; D010369:Pectoralis Muscles; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D012189:Retrospective Studies