Chapter 21 Applying Proved Processes: Clinical Case Studies Introduction and Background Patient outcomes and the patient experience ultimately determine the quality, efficacy, and safety of all surgical processes. Historically, most…
Chapter 11 The Inframammary Approach for Augmentation The inframammary approach for breast augmentation is the most widely used incision location for breast augmentation The inframammary approach for breast augmentation is…
Chapter 8 Implant Pocket Locations Implant pocket location determines the quality and quantity of long-term soft tissue coverage of breast implants, the number one priority in breast augmentation. Assuring optimal…
Chapter 12 The Axillary Approach for Augmentation The axillary incision approach to breast augmentation was published by Hoehler in 1973. As a plastic surgery resident in 1977, after reading published…
Chapter 13 The Periareolar Approach for Augmentation The periareolar incision approach to breast augmentation is a realistic option for patients who request the incision approach and for surgeons who prefer…
Chapter 7 Tissue Assessment, Decision Processes, and Operative Planning Background and Importance of Tissue Based, Quantitative Systems and Decision Processes Breast augmentation outcomes are largely determined by preoperative decisions. The…
Chapter 19 Glandular Ptotic and Constricted Lower Pole Breasts Achieving optimal augmentation results in breasts with glandular ptosis or a constricted lower pole requires that surgeons have a detailed knowledge…
Chapter 4 Anatomy for Augmentation: Cadaver and Surgical A detailed knowledge of the surgical anatomy pertaining to primary breast augmentation is essential for surgeons to deliver optimal, state-of-the-art results and…
Chapter 17 Managing Problems and Patient and FDA Concerns During the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Advisory Panel hearings on October 14 and 15, 2003,1 the FDA panel…
Chapter 3 Patient Education, Decisions, and Informed Consent Decisions affect patient outcomes and the patient experience more than any surgical technique or implant device. A staged, repetitive system of patient…
