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Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 2010;37(6):808-814.
Published online November 1, 2010.
Augmentation Mammaplasty in Women with Simple Sunken Chest.
Hyun Jang, Sang Ah Oh, Won June Yoon
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea. ivoryoh@naver.com
2Migo Aesthetic Surgical Clinic, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
PURPOSE
The sunken chest deformity without breast asymmetry is not a rare condition encountered in augmentation mammaplasty. Therefore, failure to recognize the deformity and improper surgical plan will lead to a suboptimal result. The authors review the experience of breast augmentation in simple sunken chest patient based on retrospectively collected data. METHODS: From January, 2008 to January, 2009, patients with simple sunken chest underwent endoscopic submuscular augmentation mammaplasty through axilla, using silicone implants. Patient demographics were queried and outcomes were assessed.
RESULTS
Eleven patients (22 breasts) were followed up for 8.2 months after surgery. Sunken chests were augmented with implant size of approximately 248.9 cc (range: 213~286 cc) and contralateral chest with 211.4 cc (range: 180~235 cc). Simultaneous camouflaging the chest wall depression with breast augmentation resulted in good aesthetic outcome. All of the patients were satisfied with the surgery. There were no complications among all patients.
CONCLUSION
We have demonstrated proper surgical planning with precise implant selection to optimize results in patients with small breast and simple sunken chest. Even though asymmetry still remains after the operation, it is still considered as acceptable.
Keywords: Chest wall deformity; Augmentation mammaplasty
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