MIGRATION OF SILICONE GEL AFTER THE “SQUEEZE TECHNIQUE” TO RUPTURE A CONTRACTED BREAST CAPSULE

Ted T. Huang, Steven J. Blackwell, S. R. Lewis

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery · 1978 · 34 citations · 0 references

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Abstract

While the squeeze capsulotomy is a simple and effective method for managing capsular contracture around a breast implant, with extreme force the rupture of the prostheses can occur. With the concomitant use of a pressure dressing and breast massage, there was distant migration of the extravasated gel in one case, so this should be considered as a potential complication of this technique.