Secondary Augmentation-Mastopexy: Indications, Preferred Practices, and the Treatment of Complications.
Michelle A. Spring, MD, FACS Luis H. Macias, MD Meghan Nadeau, MDW. Grant Stevens, MD, FACS
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Volume 34, Issue 7, 1 September 2014, Pages 1018–1040
Published: 01 September 2014
Abstract
Increasing the volume of the breast while simultaneously decreasing the skin envelope equates to surgery involving opposing forces. Increasing patient demand and the evolving...
Thermal Capsulorrhaphy: A Modified Technique for Breast Pocket Revision.
Ryan Harris, BA Peter Raphael, MD Scott W. Harris, MD, FACS
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Volume 34, Issue 7, 1 September 2014, Pages 1041–1049
Published: 01 September 2014
Abstract
Background
Scant attention has been paid to breast capsule revision after augmentation mammaplasty. Dissatisfaction with traditional techniques prompted the senior authors to develop a thermal capsulorrhaphy (TC)...
Breast Striae After Cosmetic Augmentation.
Tsung-Lin Roger Tsai, MD Alexander Chase Castillo, BS Clayton L. Moliver, MD, FACS
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Volume 34, Issue 7, 1 September 2014, Pages 1050–1058
Published: 1 September 2014
Abstract
Background
Breast augmentation is the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in the United States. Postoperative striae is a known but incompletely understood complication of breast...
Reconstructive Approach for Patients With Augmentation Mammaplasty Undergoing Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy.
Michael Alperovich, MD Mihye Choi, MD Jordan D. Frey, MD Nolan S. Karp, MD
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Volume 34, Issue 7, 1 September 2014, Pages 1059–1065
Published: 01 September 2014
Abstract
Background
Nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) is a recent advance in the therapeutic and prophylactic management of breast cancer; however, the procedure is associated with increased reconstructive...
Benefits and Limitations of Macrotextured Breast Implants and Consensus Recommendations for Optimizing Their Effectiveness.
G. Patrick Maxwell Michael Scheflan Scott Spear Maurizio B. Nava Per Hedén
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Volume 34, Issue 6, 1 August 2014, Pages 876–881
Abstract
Published: 01 August 2014
Implant texture is an important factor influencing implant selection for breast augmentation. Natrelle Biocell implants are characterized by macrotextured shell surfaces containing irregularly arranged...
No Increase in Female Breast Size or Fat Redistribution to the Upper Body After Liposuction: A Prospective Controlled Photometric Study.
Eric Swanson
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Volume 34, Issue 6, 1 August 2014, Pages 896–906
Published: 01 August 2014
Abstract
Background
Some studies have indicated that liposuction may cause breast enlargement. Fat redistribution to the upper body as a compensatory mechanism after liposuction has also been reported.
Objectives
To evaluate the possibility of secondary breast hypertrophy and fat...
Transaxillary Nonendoscopic Subpectoral Augmentation Mammaplasty: A 10-Year Experience With Gel vs Saline in 2000 Patients—With Long-Term Patient Satisfaction Measured by the BREAST-Q.
Joe Gryskiewicz, MD, FACS Robert LeDuc, PhD
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Volume 34, Issue 5, 1 July 2014, Pages 696–713
Published: 01 July 2014
Abstract
Background
Transaxillary augmentation mammaplasty (TAM) is an option for patients who wish to avoid a visible breast incision from breast augmentation (BA).
Objectives
The authors compared TAM outcome data for gel and saline implants and...
Evaluating the Psychopathological Profile of Women Undergoing Reduction Mammaplasty With the Symptom Checklist-90–Revised
p>Oren Lapid, MD, PhD Leonard U. M. Corion, MD Mark J. C. S. Smeulders, MD, PhDJan A. Swinkels, MD, PhD Chantal M. A. M. van der Horst, MD, PhD
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Volume 34, Issue 5, 1 July 2014, Pages 719–722
Published: 01 July 2014
Abstract
Background
Patients who desire reduction mammaplasty (RM) also may seek relief from social and emotional challenges that accompany their physical...
One-Stage Augmentation Mastopexy: A Review of 1192 Simultaneous Breast Augmentation and Mastopexy Procedures in 615 Consecutive Patients.
W. Grant Stevens, MD, FACS Luis H. Macias, MD Michelle Spring, MDDavid A. Stoker, MD, FACS Carlos O. Chacón, MD, MBA Seth A. Eberlin, MD
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Volume 34, Issue 5, 1 July 2014, Pages 723–732
Published: 01 July 2014
Abstract
Background
Despite the increasing popularity of the combined augmentation mastopexy procedure among patients, the safety and efficacy of this surgery...
Prevalence of Body Dysmorphic Disorder Among Patients Seeking Breast Reconstruction.
Drew B. Metcalfe, MD Claire S. Duggal, MD Allen Gabriel, MD Maurice Y. Nahabedian, MDGrant W. Carlson, MD Albert Losken, MD
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Volume 34, Issue 5, 1 July 2014, Pages 733–737
Published: 01 July 2014
Abstract
Background
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is characterized by a preoccupation with a slight or imagined defect in physical appearance. It has significant...