augmentation mammoplasty


augmentation mammoplasty

Any surgical procedure (usually elective) that increases breast size.
 
Complications
Capsule contraction (20% of cases), haematoma, infection, implant exposure, deflation or rupture of implant, breast asymmetry, external scars.

augmentation mammoplasty

Cosmetic surgery Any surgical procedure which ↑ breast size Complications Capsule contraction–20% of cases, hematoma, infection, implant exposure, deflation or rupture of implant, breast asymmetry, external scars. See Mammoplasty. Cf Reduction mammoplasty.