Breast Augmentation, an Issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery

Download or read book Breast Augmentation, an Issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery written by Scott L. Spear and published by Clinics: Surgery. This book was released on 2008-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breast augmentation has become one of the most frequently performed operations in plastic surgery. It is estimated that more than 1% of the adult female population in the United States (between 1 and 2 million) has undergone breast augmentation. Surgeons have several different implants to choose from and a variety of implant techniques. The aim of this issue is to discuss the various implant methods and materials available and to provide surgeons with a framework for making the best evidence-based decision for each patient.