Texturized versus smooth walled implants
Texturized implants were introduced to decrease the rate of capsular contracture “hardening” of the breast. It turns out, however, that the capsular contracture rate with texturized implants is the...
View ArticlePain after Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is an operation so naturally there is some post-operative pain. Patients experience pain differently after any operation because of personal differences. Nevertheless, there is a...
View ArticleGynecomastia: Male Breast Development Treatment Options
Gynecomastia is breast development in a male. Since breasts are composed of both glandular and fatty tissue, the relative contribution of each determines the proper treatment. Most gynecomastia is...
View ArticleProblems Arising from Breast Implants Below the Muscle
1.Placement of implants deep to the pectoralis muscle hurts more and has a longer convalescence. 2.Using the pectoralis muscle will distort the implant temporarily while the muscle is engaged....
View ArticleCapsular Contracture–Closed Capsulotomy
Closed Capsulotomy for capsular contracture is controversial. Many plastic surgeons refuse to perform the maneuver and the manufacturers of implants don’t want their implants exposed to it....
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