ArticleAesthetic surgery journal. Open forum2020
Subfascial Breast Augmentation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Capsular Contracture.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 19 citations in OpenAlex.
- Capsular Contracture Rates in Subfascial and Subglandular Breast Augmentation With Smooth vs Textured Implants.Aesthetic surgery journal · 2026Pooled it
- Comparison of PECS I Block and Local Anesthetic Infiltration for Pain Management in Breast Augmentation: A Prospective, Split-Body Study.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Article
- Vancomycin-impregnated decellularized bovine pericardium membranes coating silicone implants: in-vivo biocompatibility and antibacterial efficacy in a rat model.Acta cirurgica brasileira · 2026Article
- Augmentation Mastopexy With Polyurethane-Coated Implants in the Prepectoral Plane: A 24-Month Follow-Up Study.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2026Article
- The Reverse Dual Plane: A Novel Technique for Endoscopic Transaxillary Breast Augmentation.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2024Article
- Have We Really Shifted to an Evidence-Based Practice? A Qualitative Analysis of Primary Breast Augmentation.Eplasty · 2024Article
- Cosmetic considerations for placement of deep brain stimulation pulse generator: the submammary subfascial approach.Acta neurochirurgica · 2023Article
- Commentary on: Evaluating the Quality of Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses About Breast Augmentation Using AMSTAR.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundSubfascial breast augmentation is a technique originally developed to reduce the risks of capsular contracture while decreasing the postoperative pain associated with subpectoral augmentation. It was pioneered in Brazil by Dr. Graf and others, and recently this technique has gained interest in the aesthetic world.
objectivesThe goal of this study was to provide a systematic analysis of subfascial breast augmentation to assess the combined reported rates of capsular contracture, animation deformity and complications.
methodsThe PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases were searched for the use of the subfascial plane for breast augmentation. We included studies that reported on capsular contracture and other outcomes following subfascial breast augmentation.
resultsThrough the initial search, 26 articles were identified. Of which, 22 were included in the final study. A total of 3743 patients were identified across these studies with a total number of 38 cases of capsular contracture representing a rate of 1.01% of capsular contracture. Several articles reported on demographics, perioperative and long-term complications, and outcomes with regards to the aesthetic outcome from the surgeon's perspective. Several infections were reported representing a rate of 0.1%. Animation deformity was not reported, although rippling was occasionally reported as was malrotation, axillary banding, sensory deficit, and asymmetry. Subfascial breast augmentation appears to have a low complication rate and an extremely low rate of capsular contracture at approximately 1%.
conclusionsSubfascial breast augmentation may provide the benefits of low rates of capsular contracture while avoiding the discomfort and future animation deformity of subpectoral augmentation. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4:
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