Povidone-iodine combined with antibiotic topical irrigation to reduce capsular contracture in cosmetic breast augmentation: a comparative study.

Background: Antibacterial lavage with topical antibiotics may reduce the occurrence of capsular contracture (CC) in breast augmentation.

Objectives: The authors investigate the efficacy of povidone-iodine combined with antibiotic irrigation in reducing the CC rate.

Methods: The charts of 330 consecutive women who underwent cosmetic breast augmentation during 2 different periods (group A: 2004-2009, n = 165; group B: 2009-2010, n = 165) were retrospectively reviewed.