Secondary augmentation
Key points • Over time, more revisions of breast augmentations will ultimately be done than primary augmentations. • All problems should be evaluated for the contribution of: (1) parenchyma/tissue coverage;…
Mastopexy: augmentation
Key points • Goals of mastopexy. • Breast ptosis etiology. • Breast ptosis classification. • Patient evaluation. • BioDimensional ® pre-operative planning. • Selection of operation. • Patient marking. •…
Subpectoral approach for primary breast augmentation
Key points • The subpectoral pocket can be dissected through the submammary, areolar or axillary incisions and each of these approaches is different. • The submuscular dissection includes the pectoralis…
Breast reconstruction and augmentation using pre-expansion and autologous fat transplantation
Key points • Fat grafting to the breast can be used for aesthetic and reconstructive applications with reliable long-term results. • Harvest of the fat should be performed in a…
Pre-operative evaluation, preparation and education of the breast augmentation patient
Key points • Understand what the patient wants and perform a careful pre-operative evaluation. • Breast and torso dimensions and amount and thickness of breast tissue. • Breast ptosis. •…
Breast augmentation: incision selection
Key points • Inconspicuous incision location. • Adequate incision length for accurate and meticulous pocket dissection. • Large enough incision so as not to damage the breast implant. • Accurate…
Silicone implants
Key points • Atraumatic operation. • Operation under vision. • Textured implants. • Subglandular position. • Periareolar or inframammary approach. Introduction When I started performing breast augmentation surgery in the…
Saline implants: indications, techniques and precautions
Key points • Understanding of the continued need and success of saline implants in aesthetic breast surgery. • Acquiring an appreciation for when not to use saline breast implants. •…
