PMID: 29487671Mar 1, 2018Paper

A 10-Year Prospective Study of Implant-Based Breast Augmentation and Reconstruction

Eplasty
Robert El-HaddadSylvain Staub

Abstract

Objective: Observational studies are essential for ensuring patient safety, decreasing complications, and developing better surgical techniques and implants. The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of Sebbin breast implants in both augmentation and reconstruction cohorts.Methods:This prospective, multicenter, observational 10-year study conducted in France included 205 patients (385 implants) who underwent breast augmentation (n = 166) or reconstruction (n = 39) with Sebbin round silicone gel implants. Data on patient demographics, surgical details, and complications were collected.Results:Median patient age was 39 years; 20.5% of patients were smokers. The augmentation cohort included 166 patients (81.0%); the reconstruction cohort, 39 patients (19.0%). Median implant volume was 280 ml; 91.2% of implants were textured, and 8.8% were smooth. Average patient follow-up was 63 months. The most frequent surgical approach in the Augmentation Cohort was periareolar (72.4%), with 45.5% submuscular and 51.5% subglandular placements. All patients received antibiotic prophylaxis, and postoperative antibiotic therapy was given to 39.5% of patients (average 4.8 days). Drainage was performed in 59.5% of...Continue Reading

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