Open AccessMechanical and sensory testing of overfilled breast implants
Author(s) -
David A. Greenwald,
Olajompo Busola Moloye,
Leo E. Ondrovic,
William Lee
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
aesthetic surgery journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.528
H-Index - 58
eISSN - 1527-330X
pISSN - 1090-820X
DOI - 10.1016/j.asj.2005.11.003
Subject(s) - medicine , breast augmentation , implant , saline , biomedical engineering , augmentation mammoplasty , palpation , surgery
To obtain an ideal outcome in breast augmentation procedures, breast implants may be overfilled to reduce wrinkles and improve longevity. Determination of the optimal volume for saline-filled breast implants remains problematic for plastic surgeons.
Accelerating Research
Robert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom
Address
John Eccles HouseRobert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom