Tips and Tricks in Breast Augmentation and Mastopexy-Augmentation

Objective: Breast augmentation operations are becoming increasingly popular in Turkey just like they are all over the world. The aim of this study is to determine the precautions to be taken in order to decrease the complication rate in breast augmentation and compare the results obtained in our clinic with relative data from the literature. Material and Methods: We analyzed three hundred and thirty patients who had undergone for breast augmentation or mastopexy-augmentation procedures between 2003 and 2017. Demographic data of the patients, all the parameters related to implants and surgical techniques as well as complications were evaluated. Results: Of the 330 patients, 258 (78.1%) had breast augmentation and 72 (21.9%) had mastopexy and augmentation. Eight patients (2.4%) had secondary breast augmentation. Due to complications such as capsular contracture, rupture, malposition, recurrence of the breast ptosis, patient dissatisfaction, 15 patients (4.5%) underwent revisional surgery. Conclusion: There are many factors affecting the outcome in breast augmentation. A detailed evaluation of the patients preoperatively, determining the applicability of the wishes and expectations of the patients and planning the operation are the most important factors affecting the outcome.