The Influencing Factors of Breast Morphological Changes After Dual-Plane Augmentation with Smooth Round Implans: A Correlational Study.

Background: Breast morphology is the primary objective indicator for evaluating the outcome of augmentation surgery. Studies have indicated that breast morphology undergoes certain changes during the early postoperative period, which may result in a discrepancy between postoperative outcomes and preoperative design. This study utilized three-dimensional scanning technology and statistical methods to analyze the influencing factors of breast morphology changes, aiming to provide reference for implant selection and preoperative surgical planning.

Pectoral Nerve Blocks Under Direct Vision During Endoscopic-Assisted Transaxillary Breast Augmentation: A Novel, Effective Regional Blocking Approach.

Background: Endoscopic-assisted transaxillary breast augmentation allows performing Pecs block under direct visualization. This study aimed to describe this new technique and demonstrat its short-term efficacy and safety with a preliminary clinical study.

Methods: Patients enrolled for transaxillary endoscopic-assisted prosthetic breast augmentation between February 2022 and March 2023 in two medical centers were included in the pectoral nerve block group.

Harmonic Scalpel Versus Monopolar Electrotome in Endoscopic-Assisted Transaxillary Dual-Plane Augmentation Mammaplasty: A Retrospective Study in 122 Patients.

Background: The transaxillary approach of breast augmentation is the most popular method in Asia, but longer period of recovery was observed in spite of the assistance of endoscope.

Objectives: Introducing the ultrasonic dissection devices might be a solution to minimizing tisue damage thus relieving pain and shortening the period of recovery.

Method: Between March 2020 and September 2022, we retrospectively reviewed the cases of 122 patients underwent endoscopic augmentation mammoplasty via the transaxillary approach using either the monopolar electrotome (ME) alone or assisted with Harmonic Scalpel (HS) in defining the retropectoral pocket and severing the pectoralis major muscle.

Endoscopic-Assisted Transaxillary Breast Augmentation.

Breast augmentation with implants is becoming a more widely accepted and popular procedure in Asia. The axillary approach remains the preferred incision for Asian women. Endoscope technique is the best option for transaxillary breast augmentation.

Drainage Collection After Endoscopic-Assisted Transaxillary Dual-Plane Augmentation Mammaplasty Using Cold or Electrosurgical Separation of Interpectoral Space.

Background: Endoscopic transaxillary augmentation mammaplasty breast augmentation offers several advantages over other augmentation methods. Nonetheless, this procedure is fraught with some problems, including greater surgical trauma due to the longer separation area. We hypothesized that cold separation of the interpectoral space could reduce surgical injury in comparison to the electrosurgical method.

A Low-Cost Simulator for Training in Endoscopic-Assisted Transaxillary Dual-Plane Breast Augmentation.

Background: Endoscopic-assisted transaxillary dual-plane (EATD) technique is a popular procedure for breast augmentation, especially for Chinese women. However, frustration is often expressed by plastic surgeons when first attempting EATD surgery. Simulation-based teaching is beneficial for EATD training, but it is expensive.

Endoscopic-assisted transaxillary breast augmentation: minimizing complications and maximizing results with improvements in patient selection and technique.

The use of the transaxillary incision has enabled augmentation mammoplasty with a scarless breast. However, the classic technique has been associated with high rates of asymmetry, malposition, and high riding implants. With the addition of endoscopic assistance, retropectoral pocket visualization and better control of the lower pole has been facilitated.

Transaxillary dual-plane augmentation mammaplasty: experience with 98 breasts.

The dual plane technique is a popular procedure for breast augmentation. However, traditional dual-plane augmentation mammaplasty usually requires incisions through the areola or inframammary crease, which produces a scar on the breast. Therefore, women may not favour this technique, especially Chinese women who are genetically susceptible to hyperplastic scars.

Endoscopic-assisted subcutaneous mastectomy and axillary dissection with immediate mammary prosthesis reconstruction for early breast cancer.

Background: Endoscopic surgery has been applied successfully in breast lump excision, breast augmentation, subcutaneous mastectomy for gynecomastia, and axillary dissection. Since subcutaneous mastectomy has been proven to be oncologically safe for early breast cancer, we have sought to develop a reproducible minimally invasive endoscopic-assisted technique to address this condition.

Methods: Between December 1998 and May 1999, endoscopic-assisted subcutaneous mastectomy and axillary dissection with immediate reconstruction using a mammary prosthesis was performed in nine patients with early breast cancer at the Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong.

What's new in aesthetic surgery.

This article describes new trends, techniques, and instrumentation in aesthetic surgery. Advances in our understanding of anatomy and the changes that come about with intrinsic and extrinsic factors are discussed. Specifically, anatomic approaches to rhytidectomy, the preservation of lid shape in blepharoplasty, and CO2 facial resurfacing are highlighted.

Endoscopic assisted transaxillary augmentation mammaplasty.

The aesthetic approach for insertion of a breast implant is through an axillary incision. The scar is hidden in an inconspicuous and infrequently exposed site; it is also often scarcely visible when faded. The described technique is simple and requires an added stab incision.