Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2009;15(4):229-231

doi:10.3760/cma.j.issn.1671-0290.2009.04.005

Diagnosis and treatment of breast implant rupture

Nan JIANG ; Yuanyuan HAO ; Li SHEN ; Yue WANG ; Yahong XU ; Yan ZHAO ; Hongyan ZHA

Keywords

Breast plump; Breast implant; Fiber envelope; Removal

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Objective To study the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of the rupture of breast implant. Methods Physical examination, X-ray fluoroscopy, high frequency and color the Doppler ultrasonography were helpful to make a clear diagnosis, in exploring and removing the fiber envelope by inframammary or periareolar incision, repairing the anatomy structure of the breasts and performing augmentation mammaplasty again. Results In 32 patients, the breast shape was basically symmetrical, most of the incisions were healed by first intention except 2 cases with complication of subcutaneous fluid collection. A satisfactory therapeautic result could be achieved by taking out the breast implant which was rupture, exploring and removing the fiber envelope, and extending the lacuna. Conclusion A satisfactory therapeautic result can be achieved by extending the lacuna.