Postoperative Compression After Breast Augmentation

Nathan, Bassem; Singh, Shiva

doi:10.1007/s002660010139

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“…22 There were no differences in bruising or hematomas. BarMeir et al reviewed the information available and concluded that silicone gel-filled implants do not affect the incidence of connective tissue diseases.…”

Section: Evidence On Postoperative Outcomesmentioning

confidence: 87%

An Evidence-Based Approach to Augmentation Mammaplasty

Thorne

2010

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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Section: Evidence On Postoperative Outcomesmentioning

confidence: 87%

An Evidence-Based Approach to Augmentation Mammaplasty

Thorne

2010

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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“…The use of compressive garments in breast aesthetic surgery is a constant practice in decreasing post-surgical oedema and haematoma risk, but Nathan and Singh [ 21 ] recently found that compression has a limited effect in the management of post-surgical oedema in breast surgery and very often these garments cause patient discomfort.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Different methods are used to decrease post-operative oedema from the use of drain [ 2 – 4 ], compression garments [ 5 ] and ice bags [ 6 ] to medical therapies based on corticosteroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) [ 7 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

Venoplant Effect in the Management of the Post-operative Oedema in Plastic Surgery: Results of a Randomized and Controlled Clinical Trial

D’Andrea

Manzi

2018

Aesth Plast Surg

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BackgroundPost-operative oedema and ecchymosis represent early post-operative complications, impacting negatively on the final aesthetic outcome of each surgical procedure. In particular, such complications are very frustrating for patients and—sometimes—are difficult to be managed by surgeons. Several strategies are available for managing oedema, although some side effects have been reported. A new promising compound for the management of oedema is Venoplant, and this study aims to assess its effectiveness in decreasing post-operative oedema.MethodsPatients were randomly allocated for receiving three different treatments: (1) Venoplant tablets and Venoplant gel; (2) only Venoplant tablets; and (3) not treated with Venoplant. The aesthetical outcome has been evaluated using the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS), compiled by both patient and clinician. The GAIS scale was administered several times: the day following the surgical procedure (T0) after 3 days (T1), after 7 days (T2), after 15 days (T3) and after 1 month (T4).ResultsForty-three patients participated in the study. According to patient’s evaluations, at T0 in Group 1 and in Group 2 a significant statistical difference was found compared to the control group (p < 0.001 and p < 0.05, respectively). Over time, a significant reduction in swelling and ecchymosis was reported by patients treated with Venoplant (tablets alone or in combination with gel) compared to the control group. According to the physician’s assessment, during the different time points of evaluation, a significant reduction in post-operative oedema in Group 1 and in Group 2 compared to the control group was found.ConclusionVenoplant represents a valid therapeutic strategy for the management of post-operative oedema, guaranteeing a good level of patient satisfaction, in the absence of common side effects which are often associated with other therapies.Level of Evidence IThis journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266.

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“…The breast band is wrapped around the top portion of the breast and superior to the implant to keep implants in the lowest possible position throughout the early healing phase. [4][5][6] Patients are instructed to wear the breast band at all times, except when showering. The purpose for wearing the band at all times is to ensure the implants remain in the most inferior breast pocket, giving the body enough time to form the protective capsule.…”

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Modified Breast Band Improving the Postoperative Breast Augmentation and Reconstructive Experience

Mowlavi¹,

Bash

Skenderian

et al. 2021

Am J Cosmet Surg

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Superior displacement of implants is a common complication in the early postoperative period following breast augmentation surgery. Postoperative breast bands are used during the first 4 weeks to optimize breast implant position following breast augmentation and reconstructive procedures. Although currently available breast bands are effective in maintaining implants in an inferior position, they have been observed to irritate the armpit region. We hypothesized that a modified breast band geometry with cut outs to accommodate the armpit region would provide equal maintenance of desired implant position while providing improved postoperative comfort. Forty patients who underwent breast augmentation and/or reconstruction were randomly assigned to receive either the traditional breast band or the modified cut out designed breast band following surgery for 4 weeks. Patients rated their breast bands on a 1 to 10 scale regarding (1) comfort, (2) appearance, and (3) overall satisfaction at their routine postoperative visits at 1, 2, and 4 weeks following surgery. The modified breast band scored higher for all factors at 1, 2, and 4 weeks following surgery. The traditional band demonstrated decreasing scores for comfort and overall satisfaction when compared at 4 weeks versus 1 week. There was no change in the modified breast band scores for comfort, appearance, nor overall satisfaction over the same time period. This study of 40 patients found that the modified band provides equally effective maintenance of implants in a desired position without compromising comfort and appearance. Patients who used the modified band had a better experience with the band comfort, appearance, and overall satisfaction in comparison to the traditional band. The higher ratings for the cut out band for comfort, appearance, and overall satisfaction were consistent from week 1 to 4. In contrast, the traditional band not only scored lower in comfort, appearance, and overall satisfaction compared to the modified band but also demonstrated significant decrease in the patients’ ratings for comfort and overall satisfaction for the traditional band from week 1 to 4. This study supports the conclusion that a modified cut out breast band design provides an equally effective maintenance of implants in a desired position without compromising comfort, appearance, and overall satisfaction when compared to the traditional band.

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Postoperative Compression After Breast Augmentation

Cited by 22 publications

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An Evidence-Based Approach to Augmentation Mammaplasty

An Evidence-Based Approach to Augmentation Mammaplasty

Venoplant Effect in the Management of the Post-operative Oedema in Plastic Surgery: Results of a Randomized and Controlled Clinical Trial

Modified Breast Band Improving the Postoperative Breast Augmentation and Reconstructive Experience

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