Acceleration of textured saline breast implant deflation rate: results and analysis of 645 implants.

Background: Although inflatable saline implants have been in use since 1965, few studies have examined their deflation rates over time.

Objective: We conducted a retrospective study to analyze the deflation rate for Mentor inflatable Siltex saline implants (Mentor Corp., Santa Barbara, CA) for a period of 5 years following implantation.

An integrated approach to the repair of inverted nipples.

Background: Many methods for the correction of the inverted nipple have been described, but no consensus has been reached as to which is the best approach.

Objective: We describe an integrated approach to the correction of nipple inversion that minimizes ductal disruption.

Methods: We performed initial nipple eversion using gentle traction with a skin hook.