New technologies and innovations in breast surgery

Introduction: Breast surgery with silicone implants is gaining popularity and has become the most performed plastic surgery worldwide. However, there is increasing concern about the safety of silicone breast implants due to associated complications. Objective: To review existing technolo...

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Main Authors: Rogério Schützler Gomes, Elvio Bueno Garcia, Heitor Francisco Carvalho Gomes, Lydia Masako Ferreira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica 2019-03-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica
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Online Access:http://www.rbcp.org.br/export-pdf/2355/en_v34n1a18.pdf
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author Rogério Schützler Gomes
Elvio Bueno Garcia
Heitor Francisco Carvalho Gomes
Lydia Masako Ferreira
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Elvio Bueno Garcia
Heitor Francisco Carvalho Gomes
Lydia Masako Ferreira
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description Introduction: Breast surgery with silicone implants is gaining popularity and has become the most performed plastic surgery worldwide. However, there is increasing concern about the safety of silicone breast implants due to associated complications. Objective: To review existing technologies, technological trends, and existing methods to minimize complications related to silicone breast implants. Methods: We conducted a literature review of articles describing new technologies and trends to reduce complications related to silicone breast implants, along with information on patents and manufacturers of silicone breast implants. Results: We initially identified 78 articles, out of which 40 were shortlisted for publication . All articles had a common aim of obtaining better results and reducing complications related to silicone implants, either in aesthetic or reconstructive surgeries. Conclusion: The search for a breast implant that reduces possible and frequent complications, especially biofilm formation, infectious processes, and abnormal immune response, was the focus of most articles studied. Acellular dermal matrix and fat grafting have been reported in the literature as promising alternatives.
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spelling doaj.art-6d777cc1d14c4044860cb0c82705df682023-12-02T23:43:36ZengSociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia PlásticaRevista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica1983-51752177-12352019-03-01340112012610.5935/2177-1235.2019RBCP0018New technologies and innovations in breast surgeryRogério Schützler Gomes0Elvio Bueno Garcia1Heitor Francisco Carvalho Gomes2Lydia Masako Ferreira3Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, BrazilEscola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, BrazilEscola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, BrazilEscola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, BrazilIntroduction: Breast surgery with silicone implants is gaining popularity and has become the most performed plastic surgery worldwide. However, there is increasing concern about the safety of silicone breast implants due to associated complications. Objective: To review existing technologies, technological trends, and existing methods to minimize complications related to silicone breast implants. Methods: We conducted a literature review of articles describing new technologies and trends to reduce complications related to silicone breast implants, along with information on patents and manufacturers of silicone breast implants. Results: We initially identified 78 articles, out of which 40 were shortlisted for publication . All articles had a common aim of obtaining better results and reducing complications related to silicone implants, either in aesthetic or reconstructive surgeries. Conclusion: The search for a breast implant that reduces possible and frequent complications, especially biofilm formation, infectious processes, and abnormal immune response, was the focus of most articles studied. Acellular dermal matrix and fat grafting have been reported in the literature as promising alternatives.http://www.rbcp.org.br/export-pdf/2355/en_v34n1a18.pdfmammoplastybreast implantssilicone elastomersreconstructive surgical procedures/trends
spellingShingle Rogério Schützler Gomes
Elvio Bueno Garcia
Heitor Francisco Carvalho Gomes
Lydia Masako Ferreira
New technologies and innovations in breast surgery
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica
mammoplasty
breast implants
silicone elastomers
reconstructive surgical procedures/trends
title New technologies and innovations in breast surgery
title_full New technologies and innovations in breast surgery
title_fullStr New technologies and innovations in breast surgery
title_full_unstemmed New technologies and innovations in breast surgery
title_short New technologies and innovations in breast surgery
title_sort new technologies and innovations in breast surgery
topic mammoplasty
breast implants
silicone elastomers
reconstructive surgical procedures/trends
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