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Review
. 2016 Jul;138(1):119e-135e.
doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000002280.

Secondary Breast Augmentation

Mitchell H Brown  1   2 , Ron B Somogyi  1   2 , Shagun Aggarwal  1   2
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Review

Secondary Breast Augmentation

Mitchell H Brown et al. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016 Jul.

Abstract

Learning objectives: After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Assess common clinical problems in the secondary breast augmentation patient. 2. Describe a treatment plan to correct the most common complications of breast augmentation. 3. Provide surgical and nonsurgical options for managing complications of breast augmentation. 4. Decrease the incidence of future complications through accurate assessment, preoperative planning, and precise surgical technique.

Summary: Breast augmentation has been increasing steadily in popularity over the past three decades. Many of these patients present with secondary problems or complications following their primary breast augmentation. Two of the most common complications are capsular contracture and implant malposition. Familiarity and comfort with the assessment and management of these complications is necessary for all plastic surgeons. An up-to-date understanding of current devices and techniques may decrease the need to manage future complications from the current cohort of breast augmentation patients.

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