title: Breast augmentation.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Assess patient physical characteristics that influence implant selection. 2. Adopt a system to aid in implant size selection. 3. Become cognizant of the advantages and disadvantages of incision, pocket plane, and implant options. 4. Understand implant positioning concepts and aseptic implant handling methods. 5. Manage untoward postoperative sequelae 6. Understand secondary surgery concepts.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Breast augmentation is the most commonly performed aesthetic surgical procedure. Choices of incisions, pocket plane, and myriad implant characteristics constitute the basis for surgical planning. Analysis of physical characteristics and inclusion of the patient in implant selection contribute to overall satisfaction and reduce requests for secondary surgery. Technical expertise in implant positioning and aseptic handling helps to prevent capsular contracture, implant malposition, and other shape problems. Despite the need for secondary surgery in some, patient satisfaction is high.
authors.affiliation: New York, N.Y. From the Division of Plastic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College.
authors.forename: David A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Hidalgo
authors.forename: Jason A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Spector
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D019928:Breast Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D018427:Breast Implants; D032962:Consent Forms; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D057910:Implant Capsular Contracture / Q000453:epidemiology; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000517:prevention & control; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012462:Saline Solution, Hypertonic; D035441:Thoracic Wall / Q000033:anatomy & histology
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D012462:Saline Solution, Hypertonic