title: Augmentation mammaplasty using implants: a review.
abstract: One of the techniques for augmentation mammaplasty is the procedure using implants. Even though this technique has been used for many years, there are still several controversial issues to be discussed and overcome for patient safety. In this review article, capsular contracture, leak or rupture of the implants, possible systemic disease, relation with breast cancer, and recent problems with Poly Implant Prothese implants are described and discussed.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, Mega Clinic, Osaka, Japan.
authors.forename: Susumu
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Takayanagi
keywords: Breast neoplasms; Contracture; Implants; Mammaplasty; Silicones