실리콘 보형물 Silicone Implant

[BACKGROUND] Capsular contracture is a common complication affecting about 80% of patients who receive radiotherapy after breast reconstruction with silicone prostheses. This study examines the use of adipocyte stem cells (ASCs) to treat ca…

[BACKGROUND] About 30% to 50% of women with breast cancer undergo mastectomy, and approximately 50% of them will receive adjuvant radiotherapy (ART). This study evaluates the medium- and long-term impact of ART after immediate breast recons…

[BACKGROUND] Various surgical techniques have been developed to enhance the nose shapes of Asian patients. Silicone implant augmentation rhinoplasty is widely used because it is relatively easy to perform and often yields satisfactory outco…

[BACKGROUND] Implant-based breast reconstruction is associated with increased risk of early infection and late-stage capsular contracture. [OBJECTIVES] We evaluated the feasibility of a dual drug-releasing patch that enabled the controlled…

Rhinoplasty, a historic surgical procedure for facial esthetics, has been actively performed in Asia. The use of autologous tissues or artificial materials, such as silicone, Gore-Tex, and Medpore, is common in achieving cosmetic improvemen…

Recently, the cases of breast augmentation for cosmetic purposes are rapidly increasing, there are more opportunities to examine for patient with breast augmentation history than before. In some cases, breast cancer screening is difficult d…

Cleft lip rhinoplasty (CLR) corrects nasal deformities in cleft lip and palate patients. However, limitations exist in some countries like Japan regarding the use of silicone implants for CLR. While historical reports mention their use sinc…

[BACKGROUND] Capsular contracture remains a common complication in silicone breast implantation. The etiology, formation mechanisms, predisposing and favoring factors are still subjects of research. This study aims to demonstrate the effect…

Breast augmentation is considered one of the most commonly performed procedures by aesthetic plastic surgeons, representing 16 % of all global plastic surgery procedures in 2020. Given the fact that thoracic trauma comprises over 20 % of tr…

[OBJECTIVES] To describe the usage and advantages of bovine pericardium mesh (Tutopatch) in breast reconstruction and to compare different mesh materials used in immediate breast reconstruction. [METHODS] Our study involved a single-center…

[BACKGROUND] Capsular contracture is the most common reason for having a secondary breast implant operation. The failure of the implanted device and discomfort are related to foreign body response, which involves a pathologic encapsulation.…

Symmastia is a rare complication of augmentation mammaplasty that occurs when a breast implant crosses the midline and connects with the contralateral implant pocket. We present a case of implant rupture, migration to the contralateral brea…

[INTRODUCTION] A known but uncommon complication following breast augmentation with silicone implants is the rupture of these implants and subsequent silicone migration through the lymphatic system. Exceptionally, there are sporadic instanc…

[BACKGROUND] Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome (KTS) is a rare vascular disorder that typically presents in the lower limb with unilateral port-wine discoloration of the skin due to capillary malformations, varicose veins, and soft tissue and bone…

[BACKGROUND] The nasal tip plays a crucial role both esthetically and functionally. The application of nasal tip grafts is an effective method for improving nasal tip form. Ear cartilage is a common choice for nasal tip grafts, but it still…

A septal extension graft is frequently applied in esthetic rhinoplasty in Asia. Autologous cartilage is usually selected for the graft material, and nasal septal cartilage is the most commonly used in septal extension grafts. Although the c…

Continuous exposure to foreign substances initiates a sustained inflammatory reaction in the body, and subsequent chronic inflammation is recognized as one of the causes of lymphoma. Most lymphomas caused by foreign bodies are composed of 2…

Breast implant-associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare peripheral T-cell lymphoma composed of anaplastic pleomorphic T cells. The first case was reported in 1997 but was not recognized until 2016 by the World Health O…

This document discusses the appropriate initial imaging in both asymptomatic and symptomatic patients with breast implants. For asymptomatic patients with saline implants, no imaging is recommended. If concern for rupture exists, ultrasound…

[BACKGROUND] This study describes the author's experience with long-term follow-up analysis of secondary procedures in patients with unsatisfactory initial microtia reconstruction. [METHODS] A total of 134 patients who underwent secondary …