Cyril S Gary, Kunal M Kirloskar, Min Jung Koh, Andrew I Abadeer, Jessica S Wang, Gabriel Del Corral, Kenneth L Fan, David H Song
BACKGROUND: Textured implants were developed with the goal of reducing rates of capsular contracture and preventing implant malposition (eg., malrotation). Recent evidence has questioned whether textured implants are as resistant to malrotation as previously reported. METHODS: Women presenting to a single healthcare system for removal of textured implants were prospectively enrolled in the study from September 2019 to July of 2022. Patients who underwent removal of an anatomic, textured implant in the operating room were included in the study, while those who did not undergo implant removal, or were found to have a smooth implant, or a round, textured implant were excluded...
September 19, 2023: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery