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Yuan GH, Hong WJ, Dong YX, Wang HB, Luo SK. Breast Augmentation Preferences and Concerns Among Chinese Women: A Nationwide Multicenter Study of 2066 Cases. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024:10.1007/s00266-024-04275-9. [PMID: 39085525 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-024-04275-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND Research studies on Asian women's preferences for breast augmentation and the factors that influence decision-making are scarce or unrepresentative. METHODS This study was conducted from September 2016 to September 2017, a period of one year. We developed a questionnaire for Chinese female with breast augmentation intentions based on the Breast-Q questionnaire, the world's most popular breast augmentation assessment tool, and conducted questionnaire surveys in 35 hospitals located in 19 provinces in mainland China among female who came to hospitals to inquire about breast augmentation surgery. RESULTS A total of 2066 questionnaires were collected from female interested in breast augmentation. The age range at the time of response was 19-53 years (mean 31.2 ± 6.8 years). More than half of the respondents (58.1%) were married, and 70.4% of them had children. The respondents rated their dressed image significantly higher than their nude image. Their partners also rated their breast image poorly, with 43% rating it fair and 30.4% negatively. Internal reasons, such as improving self-confidence and creating a better body image, were the main motivators for breast augmentation. More than half of the respondents had only limited understanding of breast augmentation surgery or had heard of it but did not fully understand it (33.2% and 27.5%, respectively), and 69.4% had considered breast augmentation for less than three years. A total of 49.2% of the respondents learned about breast augmentation surgery through the Internet. A total of 43.8% of the respondents did not receive support from family members or partners. Surgical safety (20.4%), surgical effect (17.1%), and surgeon's skill (16.6%) were given the highest priority. The surgeon's professionalism, popularity, and academic background were also high on people's list of considerations. CONCLUSIONS The results of our breast augmentation survey provide data on many Chinese women considering breast augmentation. This will help plastic surgeons better understand the characteristics, preferences, and concerns of Chinese women undergoing breast augmentation and will be used to guide patient-doctor communication and help Chinese women make the most informed decisions. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE V This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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Affiliation(s)
- Guo-Hao Yuan
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the Affiliated Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital of Jinan University, 466 Middle Xin Gang Road, Guangzhou, 510317, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the Affiliated Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital of Jinan University, 466 Middle Xin Gang Road, Guangzhou, 510317, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the Affiliated Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital of Jinan University, 466 Middle Xin Gang Road, Guangzhou, 510317, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the Affiliated Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital of Jinan University, 466 Middle Xin Gang Road, Guangzhou, 510317, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the Affiliated Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital of Jinan University, 466 Middle Xin Gang Road, Guangzhou, 510317, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.
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Lee W, Kim SH. Transumbilical Silicone Breast Augmentation: A 13-Year Experience and 5-Year Analysis. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024:10.1007/s00266-024-03850-4. [PMID: 38326499 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-024-03850-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND Transumbilical breast augmentation (TUBA) with saline implants has been considered a safe and efficient technique for decades. However, because silicone implants are more popular than saline ones, TUBA with saline implants is not widely performed. In 2014, we published a report on transumbilical breast augmentation using silicone cohesive gel implants. As we have performed transumbilical silicone breast augmentation (TUSBA) for 13 years with slight modifications, this study aimed to describe this novel technique and present accompanying patient outcomes over 5 years. METHODS We enrolled patients desiring breast augmentation at a single center. The preoperative design was initially determined with the patients in standing positions before they underwent surgery under general anesthesia in a supine position. RESULTS Between January 2018 and December 2022, 69 women and one man underwent TUSBA at a single center. All patients underwent cohesive gel silicone implantation in the subpectoral pocket. The implant size varied from 225 to 300 mL (average 272 mL) because two patients underwent surgery with implants of different sizes due to breast asymmetry. All patients were satisfied with the surgery outcome except one who was dissatisfied because of abdominal bulging. CONCLUSIONS TUSBA offers advantages such as minimal scarring and unrestricted arm movement; thus, it can be an alternative option for patients seeking breast augmentation. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors https://www.springer.com/00266 .
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- Won Lee
- Yonsei E1 Plastic Surgery Clinic, Anyang, South Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, 1 Singillo, Yongdeongpo-gu, Seoul, 07441, Korea.
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Lu L, Hou Q, Hu Z, Yao Z, Xiong J, Ying J, Sun M, Wang H, Jiang H. Harmonic Scalpel Versus Monopolar Electrotome in Endoscopic-Assisted Transaxillary Dual-Plane Augmentation Mammaplasty: A Retrospective Study in 122 Patients. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024; 48:273-281. [PMID: 38030915 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-023-03747-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The transaxillary approach of breast augmentation is the most popular method in Asia, but longer period of recovery was observed in spite of the assistance of endoscope. OBJECTIVES Introducing the ultrasonic dissection devices might be a solution to minimizing tisue damage thus relieving pain and shortening the period of recovery. METHOD Between March 2020 and September 2022, we retrospectively reviewed the cases of 122 patients underwent endoscopic augmentation mammoplasty via the transaxillary approach using either the monopolar electrotome (ME) alone or assisted with Harmonic Scalpel (HS) in defining the retropectoral pocket and severing the pectoralis major muscle. RESULT The total drainage volume was significantly lower in the HS group than ME group (74.33 ± 48.81 vs. 180.30 ± 125.10 mL; p < 0.0001). VAS score of the first 24 hour after surgery of the ME group was significantly higher than that of the HS group (6.10 ± 1.27 vs. 2.88 ± 1.29, p < 0.0001). Operation time in HS group was reduced compared to ME group (113.1 ± 14.46 mins vs. 131.3 ± 35.51 mins, p < 0.001). The duration of drainage placement (1.08 ± 0.27 vs. 2.72 ± 1.18 days) and hospital stay after surgery (3.08 ± 0.42 vs. 5.64 ± 2.78 days; p < 0.0001) were largely reduced in HS group. CONCLUSION The assistance of Harmonic Scalpel significantly reduced total postoperative drainage, relieved pain and shortened operation time, length of drainage placement and hospital stay compared to using monopolar electrotome alone in endoscopic-assisted transaxillary dual-plane augmentation mammaplasty. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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- Lu Lu
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No.150, Jimo Rd, Shanghai, 200120, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No.150, Jimo Rd, Shanghai, 200120, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No.150, Jimo Rd, Shanghai, 200120, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No.150, Jimo Rd, Shanghai, 200120, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No.150, Jimo Rd, Shanghai, 200120, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No.150, Jimo Rd, Shanghai, 200120, China
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No.150, Jimo Rd, Shanghai, 200120, China.
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No.150, Jimo Rd, Shanghai, 200120, China.
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, China.
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Cho J, Kim KH, Lee W, Kim SH. Endoscopically Assisted Correction of Malpositioned Breast Implants Using Absorbable Barbed Sutures. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023; 47:2277-2282. [PMID: 37640813 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-023-03564-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Breast implant malpositioning is the second most common reason for revisional breast surgery. Multiple correction methods are suggested, depending on the malposition, but most of the methods, such as the inframammary fold incision, result in additional scars. We performed transaxillary endoscopic breast implant bottoming out corrections and used V-Loc thread for capsulorrhaphy. METHODS Fourteen patients who underwent correction for breast implant bottoming out after transaxillary breast augmentation were included in this study. Transaxillary endoscopic correction was performed using a V-Loc thread. RESULTS All the 14 patients were satisfied with the result immediately after surgery. One case of overcorrection and one with implant bottoming out occurred, but did not require additional surgery. CONCLUSIONS Transaxillary endoscopic bottoming out correction is a useful technique for those individuals who underwent primary transaxillary incisional breast augmentation. V-Loc thread is useful for endoscopic capsulorrhaphy. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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- Jeongmok Cho
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Etonne Plastic Surgery Clinic, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, 1 Singillo, Yongdeongpo-gu, Seoul, 07441, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Yonsei E1 Plastic Surgery Clinic, Anyang, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, 1 Singillo, Yongdeongpo-gu, Seoul, 07441, Republic of Korea.
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Nguyen HH. Response to Comment on: Comparison of Endoscopic Transaxillary and Periareolar Approaches in Breast Augmentation with Smooth Implants. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023; 47:10-11. [PMID: 35999463 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-022-03069-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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- Ha H Nguyen
- Department of Maxillofacial - Plastic - Aesthetic Surgery, Viet-Duc University Hospital, 40 Trang thi, Hanoi, Vietnam.
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Li S. Comment on "Comparison of Endoscopic Transaxillary and Periareolar Approaches in Breast Augmentation with Smooth Implants". Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023; 47:8-9. [PMID: 35079878 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-022-02786-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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- Shangshan Li
- Plastic Surgery Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 33 Badachu Road, Shijingshan District, Beijing, 100144, China.
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Ribeiro RC, de Córdova LF, Arduini ABS. Invited Discussion on: Comparison of Endoscopic Transaxillary and Peri-Areolar Approaches in Breast Augmentation with Smooth Implants. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021; 45:2676-2680. [PMID: 34342703 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-021-02496-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Ricardo Cavalcanti Ribeiro
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rua Mariz e Barros, 775 - Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rua Mariz e Barros, 775 - Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rua Mariz e Barros, 775 - Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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Endoscopic Transaxillary Approach for Breast Augmentation: What does the Evidence Say and What Else Can be Done? Aesthetic Plast Surg 2021; 46:61-62. [PMID: 34561726 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-021-02577-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/04/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Breast augmentation is the most commonly performed aesthetic procedure. Transaxillary approach is one of the widely accepted techniques for breast augmentation. It has an advantage of the remote nature of the access incision related to the breasts, thereby reducing the visibility of the scar. This is a letter to the editor of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery journal about the study by Nguyen and to on comparison of endoscopic transaxillary and periareolar techniques in breast augmentation. We have talked about the advantages of the transaxillary approach compared to other techniques and presented the evidence. We recommend future studies comparing the transaxillary, periareolar, and inframammary approaches for breast augmentation with a large cohort and systematic reviews on the same topic. Studies can also be done by combining the cell-assisted lipotransfer with fat graft and endoscopic transaxillary approach for breast augmentation to determine if it provides the best outcome with minimal complications.Level of Evidence V This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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