Polydioxanone Internal Support Matrix: A Rationale for Prophylactic Internal Bra Support in Breast Augmentation

Abstract BackgroundTextured breast implants have been used in aesthetic breast surgery to decrease the rates of implant malposition. A recent analysis of a large-volume single-surgeon experience found statistically similar rates of malposition in smooth vs micro-tex...

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Main Authors: Julia A Chiemi, S Sean Kelishadi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press 2022-03-01
Series:Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum
Online Access:https://academic.oup.com/asjopenforum/article-lookup/doi/10.1093/asjof/ojac021
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description Abstract BackgroundTextured breast implants have been used in aesthetic breast surgery to decrease the rates of implant malposition. A recent analysis of a large-volume single-surgeon experience found statistically similar rates of malposition in smooth vs micro-textured breast implants. ObjectivesProphylactic use of a polydioxanone (PDO) internal support matrix in breast augmentation was hypothesized to prevent scar malposition and increase pocket control. MethodsIn total, 200 patients received silicone gel primary augmentations performed by a single surgeon from January 2018 to December 2020; 84 patients received smooth implants alone; 49 patients received micro-textured implants; and 67 patients received smooth implants plus PDO internal support matrix. All surgeries were performed in the dual plane using an inframammary incision. Implant-related complications and scar malposition were recorded and compared. ResultsNo significant difference in implant-related complication rates was found between shell types (3.57% for smooth devices alone and 2.04% for textured devices [PPP ConclusionsMicro-textured devices show a trend toward decreased scar malposition, although not significant. Prophylactic use of PDO internal support matrix in silicone gel breast augmentation is safe and has the lowest incidence of scar malposition. Level of Evidence: 3
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spelling doaj.art-cbcb40c1185847cea6bc2dfa0c6da9302023-01-11T17:08:59ZengOxford University PressAesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum2631-47972022-03-01410.1093/asjof/ojac021Polydioxanone Internal Support Matrix: A Rationale for Prophylactic Internal Bra Support in Breast AugmentationJulia A ChiemiS Sean Kelishadi Abstract BackgroundTextured breast implants have been used in aesthetic breast surgery to decrease the rates of implant malposition. A recent analysis of a large-volume single-surgeon experience found statistically similar rates of malposition in smooth vs micro-textured breast implants. ObjectivesProphylactic use of a polydioxanone (PDO) internal support matrix in breast augmentation was hypothesized to prevent scar malposition and increase pocket control. MethodsIn total, 200 patients received silicone gel primary augmentations performed by a single surgeon from January 2018 to December 2020; 84 patients received smooth implants alone; 49 patients received micro-textured implants; and 67 patients received smooth implants plus PDO internal support matrix. All surgeries were performed in the dual plane using an inframammary incision. Implant-related complications and scar malposition were recorded and compared. ResultsNo significant difference in implant-related complication rates was found between shell types (3.57% for smooth devices alone and 2.04% for textured devices [PPP ConclusionsMicro-textured devices show a trend toward decreased scar malposition, although not significant. Prophylactic use of PDO internal support matrix in silicone gel breast augmentation is safe and has the lowest incidence of scar malposition. Level of Evidence: 3 https://academic.oup.com/asjopenforum/article-lookup/doi/10.1093/asjof/ojac021
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title Polydioxanone Internal Support Matrix: A Rationale for Prophylactic Internal Bra Support in Breast Augmentation
title_full Polydioxanone Internal Support Matrix: A Rationale for Prophylactic Internal Bra Support in Breast Augmentation
title_fullStr Polydioxanone Internal Support Matrix: A Rationale for Prophylactic Internal Bra Support in Breast Augmentation
title_full_unstemmed Polydioxanone Internal Support Matrix: A Rationale for Prophylactic Internal Bra Support in Breast Augmentation
title_short Polydioxanone Internal Support Matrix: A Rationale for Prophylactic Internal Bra Support in Breast Augmentation
title_sort polydioxanone internal support matrix a rationale for prophylactic internal bra support in breast augmentation
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