Abstract
In this well-written paper, Mazzocchi and his co-authors present their initial impression of the use of Mentor’s Spectra implants. These are adjustable implants that are predominantly silicone, but with a small inner lumen to allow volume (mainly projection) adjustment of the implant. Preliminary report on the use of the Spectra™ implant for the correction of hypoplastic breasts with small-volume asymmetryJournal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryVol. 65Issue 3PreviewSmall-volume breast asymmetry is a challenging problem. In 2008, an intra-operative volume-adjustable breast implant, consisting of a round textured implant with an outer chamber filled with cohesive silicone gel and inner chamber filled with varying amounts of saline solution was marketed in Europe. We describe our experience in the correction of hypoplastic breasts with small-volume asymmetry using this device. Full-Text PDF
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