Determining Silicone Breast Implants Sizes In Augmentation Of Asymmetrical Breasts Using Pre-Operative Breast Volumetry
Keywords:
Symmetry, Breast Q, Augmentation, Breast Volumetry, SiliconeAbstract
Background: Plastic surgeons face challenges in augmentation of non-symmetrical breasts. The aim of this work was to improve symmetry of breasts using silicone implants of different sizes with the help of a simple device to measure the breast conus volume.
Methods: This current study was carried out on 10 female patients aged from 18 to 50 years old, with congenital non-syndromic breast hypoplasia, post lactational breast atrophy at least 6 months after breastfeeding cessation, patients with sufficient breast volume to cover the silicone implants. Preoperative assessment involved breast measurements and implant size determination using a specially designed breast volumetry device.
Results: There was a significant improvement was observed at 6 months postoperatively regarding psychosocial wellbeing, sexual wellbeing, and satisfaction with breasts. The mean preoperative volume difference between the Right and left breasts was 116 ± 103.30. Regarding the size of the implants, they varied from 180 to 430 cc. Round textured silicone gel implants were used in the 10 patients. In all the 10 patients the implants were placed in sub glandular plane.
Conclusion: This study explores the potential benefits and challenges of the breast volumetry device in assisting with implant selection to improve breast symmetry. While it provides a cost-effective and accessible method for preoperative breast volume estimation, particularly in resource-limited settings, several challenges must be considered. Despite these, the device helps reduce subjectivity in breast augmentation planning and contributes to improved patient satisfaction by offering an objective approach to breast volume measurement, ultimately enhancing the quality of interventions and outcomes
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