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Subfascial Breast Augmentation: Is There Any Advantage Over the Submammary Plane?

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Subfascial (SF) breast augmentation has been proposed as an alternative to placement of a breast prosthesis in a subpectoral (SP) or direct submammary (SM) plane, producing advantages over both techniques. This study compares complication rates in 200 SF-placed implants with 83 SM implants, undertaken over a 51-month period by a single surgeon. No statistical difference was found in the complication rate or patient satisfaction of one technique over the other. No clinical advantage can be demonstrated by placing breast prostheses behind the pectoral fascia compared to directly behind the breast.

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Brown, T. Subfascial Breast Augmentation: Is There Any Advantage Over the Submammary Plane?. Aesth Plast Surg 36, 566–569 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-011-9840-7

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