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US 8,801,782 B2Granted
Surgical methods for breast reconstruction or augmentation
AssigneeAllergan, Inc.
InventorsBarbara Nofrey, Dennis Van Epps
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Abstract
Methods for breast reconstruction and augmentation are provided which may reduce the incidence of capsular contracture. Methods for treating an encapsulated breast and reducing potential for capsular contracture in the breast are also provided.
Claims6
A method for reconstructing a breast in a patient, the method comprising the steps of:
- introducing a first prosthesis having a first surface texture having no significant pores, into a breast;
- allowing the first prosthesis to remain in the breast for a time sufficient for an organized tissue capsule to form about the first prosthesis;
- removing the first prosthesis from the breast to form a breast cavity while leaving the organized capsular tissue intact in the breast;
- and
- introducing a second prosthesis into the breast cavity, the second prosthesis having a second surface texture having interconnected pores and an average pore size of greater than 600 μm in order to cause remodeling and/or disruption of said organized capsular tissue.
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A method for reconstructing a breast in a patient, the method comprising the steps of:
- introducing a first prosthesis having a first surface texture having no significant pores, into a breast;
- allowing the first prosthesis to remain in the breast for a time sufficient for an organized tissue capsule to form about the first prosthesis;
- removing the first prosthesis from the breast to form a breast cavity while leaving the organized capsular tissue intact in the breast;
- and
- introducing a second prosthesis into the breast cavity, the second prosthesis having a second surface texture having interconnected pores and an average pore size of greater than 600 μm, in order to cause remodeling and/or disruption of said organized capsular tissue;
- wherein the second surface texture is a porous, elastomeric silicone surface.
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A method for reconstructing a breast in a patient, the method comprising the steps of:
- introducing a first prosthesis having a smooth surface into a breast;
- allowing the first prosthesis to remain in the breast for a time sufficient for an organized tissue capsule to form about the first prosthesis;
- removing the first prosthesis from the breast to form a breast cavity while leaving the organized capsular tissue intact in the breast;
- and
- introducing a second prosthesis into the breast cavity, the second prosthesis having a second surface texture having interconnected pores and an average pore size of greater than 600 μm in order to cause remodeling and/or disruption of said organized capsular tissue.
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