Breast augmentation: implant selection and technique

There are an increasing number or case reports in the literature describing a rising number of clinical symptoms associated with breast implants, highlighting the importance of the correct choice of implants in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery. This article discusses our criteria for implant selection based on the specific implant properties and clinical constellations, the desire of the patients and the operative procedure, ranging from documenting the anatomical parameters, preoperative marking and the intraoperative approach. A long-term satisfying result for patients and surgeons can only be achieved by considering all these variables in the planning and execution in order to create an optimal individual solution for each patient.