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Comparative clinical evaluation of breast augmentation using silicone foam coated implants and textured implants.

ABSTRACT: PURPOSE:To evaluate whether silicone foam implants have a different evolution pattern compared to conventional texture implants. METHODS:Fifty-eight female patients underwent surgery. They were divided into two groups (silicone foam - Lifesil® - and microtexturized silicone - Lifesil®). The evolution was analyzed in postoperative consultations, with physical examination, photographic documentation and filling in a satisfaction questionnaire, in the postoperative period of one month, four months, one year and then annually, up to a maximum of 3 years of follow-up. RESULTS:There were no statistically significant differences in presence of rippling, stretch marks, breast ptosis, capsular contracture and quality of scars. There was a higher rate of patients who were very satisfied with the outcome 360 days after surgery in the group receiving silicone foam implants (p = 0.036). CONCLUSION:In short time, silicone foam envelope implants proved to be as reliable as textured silicone envelope implants, making them an option for augmentation mammoplasty.

SUBMITTER: Calaes IL

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7292626 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Comparative clinical evaluation of breast augmentation using silicone foam coated implants and textured implants.

Calaes Ivana Leme de IL Motta Marcos Matias MM Basso Rafael de Campos RC Calderoni Davi Reis DR Kharmandayan Paulo P

Acta cirurgica brasileira 20200605 4

<h4>Purpose</h4>To evaluate whether silicone foam implants have a different evolution pattern compared to conventional texture implants.<h4>Methods</h4>Fifty-eight female patients underwent surgery. They were divided into two groups (silicone foam - Lifesil® - and microtexturized silicone - Lifesil®). The evolution was analyzed in postoperative consultations, with physical examination, photographic documentation and filling in a satisfaction questionnaire, in the postoperative period of one mont ...[more]

PMID: 32555938

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Project description:BackgroundThe posttreatment pain associated with breast augmentation is a top concern of most patients and can affect the decision concerning surgery.ObjectivesThis study aimed to compare the posttreatment pain and recovery times of patients undergoing primary breast augmentation with lightweight vs full-mass implants of similar volumes. The authors hypothesized that the reduced mechanical strain applied by lightweight implants elicits less pain.MethodsIn this retrospective, observational study, 100 women who had undergone primary breast augmentation with either a lightweight breast implant or a traditional full-mass silicone implant (n = 50), were contacted by phone and asked about their posttreatment experiences and overall satisfaction with the outcome. All women were treated by the same surgical team, and the two groups were matched by date of surgery.ResultsMost patients in the two cohorts had a self-reported preoperative B cup size and relatively high tolerance to pain. On average, LWBI patients were 6 years older than those undergoing full-mass implantation (32.4 ± 8.7 vs 26.2 ± 8.0; P = .0004) and more had experienced at least one pregnancy (61.2% vs 24%, P = .0002). LWBI patients opted for implants 39 ± 28.4 cc larger than patients in the control group. Subglandular placement was selected in most cases (LWBI: 83.7% and full-mass: 90.0%). Mean posttreatment pain was lower in the LWBI cohort (5.5 ± 2.4 vs 6.5 ± 2.4) and required a shorter duration of analgesics (3.87 ± 1.77 days vs 5.26 ± 2.94 days; P = .009). Age- and parity-adjusted measures demonstrated a respective 2-day and 5-day shorter recovery period and return to normal activities interval in the LWBI versus full-mass implant cohorts (P = .04 and P = .002, respectively).ConclusionsAs compared to traditional silicone filled full-mass implants, breast augmentations with B-Lite lightweight breast implants (G&G Biotechnology Ltd., Haifa, Israel) elicit less posttreatment pain and require less down-time, ultimately, meeting patients' quest for desired breast shape at minimal discomfort.Level of evidence 3

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