title: Teaching Breast Augmentation: A Focus on Critical Intraoperative Techniques and Decision Making to Maximize Results and Minimize Revisions.
abstract: When teaching breast augmentation, although mastery of the technical aspects of the operation with emphasis on surgical precision is extremely important, achieving a successful outcome is more often the result of excellent preoperative and intraoperative decision making. Thoughtful consideration of the patient's desired aesthetic result in conjunction with the anatomic characteristics of her breast and chest wall provides insight into the optimal implant and surgical approach. Selection of the appropriate implant, optimal incision, implant pocket, and inframammary fold location contribute to a satisfactory result. Technical aspects of the procedure also contribute to the final aesthetic result while minimizing undesired sequelae.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA; Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA. Electronic address: drbrad@calobrace.com.
authors.forename: Michael Bradley
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Calobrace
mesh_terms: D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D003657:Decision Making; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000193:education* / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012086:Reoperation; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000193:education* / Q000592:standards
keywords: Breast augmentation; Capsular contracture; Complications; Dual plane; Incisions; Inframammary fold; Operative approach; Pocket