Device and method for minimizing implant effects

Details Device and method for minimizing implant effects Device and method for minimizing implant effects

1985-12-12

1987-05-05

Rosenbaum, C. Fred

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128346, 128303R, A61B 1728

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046623566

ABSTRACT:
A method and device effective for inhibiting the contracture of scar tissue following breast implantation, comprising a pair of pivotally coupled arms for contacting the breast on opposite sides and applying static pressure thereto. Each arm includes a curved bottom portion that extends around the lower surface of the breast means and includes means for adjusting the pivot point of the arms in relation to the size of the breast. The upper ends of the arms extend above the breast and means connect the arms to adjust the pressure of the side portions against the breast.

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Duane L. Larson, M.D., "The Prevention and Correction of Burn Scar Contracture and Hypertropy", Shriners Burns Institute, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, copyrighted 1973.

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