title: Imaging of cosmetic plastic procedures and implants in the body and their potential complications.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Cosmetic plastic surgery procedures, as well as implants, are increasingly being performed. These implants are often encountered on routine imaging examinations, and radiologists are often asked to evaluate for complications or evidence of failure. Pectoral augmentation, gluteal augmentation, body lift and abdominoplasty, and penile and testicular prostheses are reviewed in this article.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The typical appearance of common cosmetic implants and cosmetic techniques used in the human body is presented, along with the imaging spectrum of their potential complications.
authors: 1 Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO.
authors: Noushin
authors: N
authors: Yahyavi-Firouz-Abadi
authors: Christine O
authors: CO
authors: Menias
authors: Sanjeev
authors: S
authors: Bhalla
authors: Cary
authors: C
authors: Siegel
authors: Gabriela
authors: G
authors: Gayer
authors: Douglas S
authors: DS
authors: Katz
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media
keywords: abdominoplasty; augmentation; body lift; gluteal; pectoral; penile; testicular