[Long-term results following breast augmentation].

One hundred late results of augmentation mammaplasty for the following conditions are reported: aplasia, hypoplasia, asymmetry and deformities after total and partial mastectomy. Our criteria for assessment were shape, consistency and quality of scars. The objective assessments were compared with the patients subjective assessments. The most unsatisfactory results were in augmentation after subcutaneous mastectomy and the best were in hypoplasias when small implants were used. Two types of implant were compared: gel filled and inflatable. Results were slightly better with gel filled implants. Better results were obtained if the implant was placed subpectorally and postoperative massage was carried out. Special note is made of the high rate of fibrous capsule contraction.