Abstract
The subpectoral approach, better called retropectoral, in breast augmentation procedures has been used in 52 patients with either hypoplastic or ptoticatrophied breasts, with excellent results. Breasts remained soft in all but 1 patient (who disregarded instructions regarding arm activity). Capsular formation was avoided and no lateral displacement when the arms were elevated has been observed. Postoperatively there is a superior bulging of the breast, but this subsides within 4 to 6 weeks and the breast assumes a normal, pleasant contour.
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Mahler, D., Ben-Yakar, J. & Hauben, D.J. The retropectoral route for breast augmentation. Aesth. Plast. Surg. 6, 237–242 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01570654
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01570654