Striae distensae after subfascial breast augmentation.

Full Abstract

Striae distensae or stretch marks after breast augmentation are a rare complication. To date, 10 cases have been published. In seven of these cases, the implant was placed in a subglandular position and in the other three cases, placement was submuscular. Two cases of stretch marks in two young nulliparous women who underwent subfacial breast augmentation are presented. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first report of striae distensae after subfascial breast augmentation.

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Author information

Author/s: Keramidas, Evangelos (E); Rodopoulou, Stavroula (S);

Affiliation: Private Practice, 3 Cheviot Court, Luxborough Street, London, UK. plastker(-atsign-)yahoo.com

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article

Journal: Aesthetic plastic surgery (Aesthetic Plast Surg), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2008-Mar; vol 32 (issue 2) : pp 377-80

Dates: Created 2008/03/03; Completed 2008/07/24;

PMID: 18043962, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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Adolescent
Breast Implantation - methods
Fascia

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