Transumbilical breast augmentation with insertion of saline-filled breast implants
- VernacularTitle:经脐孔缘切口置人充注式生理盐水假体隆乳术
- Author:
Li YU
;
Jian WANG
;
Bo ZHANG
;
Chang ZHU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Umbilicus;
Augmentation mammoplasty;
Breast implants;
Endoscope
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2008;14(5):303-305
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the surgical technique and procedures of transumbilieal breast augmentation with an inverse U-shape incision and insertion of saline-filled breast implants. Methods With specialized instruments, the subcutaneous tunnel was undermined to the inframammary crease after inverse U incision made along the umbilical border. The subpectoral space was dissected with a dissector after the advancement of obturator across the inframammary crease. The expander was inserted into the subpectoral pocket to be filled to obtain the high degree of symmetry of the breasts. Finally, the previous-ly prepared implants were inserted after the expander deflated and removed. Results All patients gained satisfactory results with no complications, such as hematoma, infection, implant deflation and Baker Ⅲ or Ⅳ capsular contracture. Conclusions Breast augmentation could be performed through umbilical inci-sion with the usage of saline-filled breast implant. This is an alternative of incisions in breast augmenta-tion.
