ArticleAesthetic surgery journal2026
Retrospective Validation of a Tissue-Preserving Breast Augmentation Approach: From Native Tissue Geometry to Surgical Practice.
Article in Aesthetic surgery journal, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
What it found
Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.
The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.
The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.
Who cites it
1 citing paper in PubMed.
- Tissue Preservation in Primary Breast Augmentation: From Founding Concepts to Early Evidence.Aesthetic surgery journal · 2026Article
Corrections and comments
PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.
Authors and funding
7 authors.
Funding
No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.
Abstract
backgroundBreast augmentation has traditionally focused on implant volume and pocket selection, often overlooking the variability of native breast anatomy.
objectivesBreast tissue preservation (BTP) emphasizes preservation of fascial planes and tissue integrity, enabling prepectoral implant placement within a preserved tissue envelope. When combined with 3-dimensional (3D) imaging and ultrasound-based geometric analysis, BTP supports selective implant positioning tailored to regional deficiencies, potentially improving stability and natural aesthetic outcomes while reducing reliance on larger implant volumes and the need for scaffold support.
methodsA single center retrospective study analyzed 111 patients undergoing primary breast augmentation or augmentation-mastopexy using tissue preservation techniques, including transaxillary and inframammary approaches. Pre- and 12-month postoperative assessments incorporated 3D imaging and high-resolution ultrasound to evaluate breast geometry, tissue distribution, volumetric and angular changes, and stability. Safety outcomes and patient satisfaction were evaluated over 12 months.
resultsAmong 111 patients, complication rates were low (4.5%), with no Baker III-IV capsular contracture, no implant ruptures and high satisfaction scores. Geometric analysis demonstrated consistent increases in upper, medial, and lateral angles, procedure specific inferior angle changes, preserved nipple alignment with maximal projection, and improved breast stability, supporting controlled and reproducible volume redistribution. These changes were achieved through targeted regional volume placement.
conclusionsThis study highlights the clinical value of a comprehensive native breast assessment in real-world practice. Integrating volumetric, topographic, and angular analysis enables individualized planning, precise implant positioning, with minimally invasive BTP techniques. This approach supports biomechanical stability, demonstrates a favorable safety profile, and promotes natural outcomes in everyday surgical practice. Level of Evidence: 4 (Therapeutic).
Indexed as
Identifiers
What OpenQuestion holds
Registered trials
Read under generation 80e0d062 · epoch 390. Bibliography from PubMed, PubMed Central and OpenAlex; grants from NIH RePORTER; trial links from ClinicalTrials.gov; estimates, votes and beliefs from the OpenQuestion graph.