[Analysis of complications of augmentation mammaplasty in 12 patients]

Abstract

Objective: To reduce complications and to improve the long-term results of augmentation mammaplasty.

Method: Twelve patients who had complications during a period of 1 to 13 years after augmentation mammaplasty were studied. The fibrous capsule of the breast implant was examined pathologically.

Results: 12 patients (15 breasts) were included in the study. Of the nine patients with unilateral augmentation mammaplasty, four had 1 complication; four had 2 complications and one had 3 complications. Of the three patients with bilateral augmentation mammaplasty, two had the same complication, one had 3 complications. Every complication has its pathologic and clinical characteristics.

Conclusion: Many measures are important for reducing complications including strict surgical manipulation, proper selection of good implants, preferred submuscular insertion, whole capsulectomy for prosthesis rupture or leak and through hemostasis, proper bandage, massage and follow-up et al.