| Satisfactions and dissatisfactions of patients with augmentation mammaplasty. | |
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PMID: 451074 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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In the study group, the augmentation with silicone gel prostheses had a high rate (64%) of firmness (as felt by the patients), which seems not greatly affected by the surgeon or by patient exercises or manipulations. In the group, augmentations with saline-filled inflatable prostheses had a much lower incidence of firmness (40%, as felt by the patients). No deflations of the Heyer-Schulte R.T.V. "Jenny" prosthesis were found during the follow-up period. Augmentation mammaplasty by a certified plastic surgeon has a low rate of physical complications (in the range of one to two percent). However there were unfavorable cosmetic results causing patient dissatisfaction with part of the result in about 15%. The incidence of emotional dissatisfaction with the procedure as a whole, as judged by those who would not choose to repeat the operation, was less than 4%. |
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Authors:
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G P Hetter |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Plastic and reconstructive surgery Volume: 64 ISSN: 0032-1052 ISO Abbreviation: Plast. Reconstr. Surg. Publication Date: 1979 Aug |
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Created Date: 1979-09-01 Completed Date: 1979-09-01 Revised Date: 2011-02-16 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 1306050 Medline TA: Plast Reconstr Surg Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 151-5 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Attitude Breast / surgery* Female Humans Outcome and Process Assessment (Health Care)* Postoperative Complications / surgery Prostheses and Implants Questionnaires Self Concept Surgery, Plastic* |
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