The Determining of the New IMF and Incision Location in Breast Augmentation Using Ergonomix Model Implants

Zekeriya Kul^*
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Uskudar University, İstanbul, Turkey.

Correspondence to: Zekeriya Kul, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Uskudar University, İstanbul, Turkey.
Received date: January 07, 2025; Accepted date: January 25, 2025; Published date: January 31, 2025
Citation: Kul Z. The Determining of the New IMF and Incision Location in Breast Augmentation Using Ergonomix Model Implants. J Med Res Surg. 2025;6(1):4-8. doi: 10.52916/jmrs254157
Copyright: ©2025 Kul Z. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

Abstract

This study presents a geometric formula to optimize the location of the Inframammary Fold (IMF) and incision site in breast augmentation with Ergonomix model implants. Traditional volumetric planning can lead to complications, including poor implant positioning and visible scars. By applying a semicircular arc length formula, 30 patients undergoing primary breast augmentation were evaluated between 2018 and 2021. Results showed accurate IMF and incision placement for 29 patients, achieving the desired 45% upper pole and 55% lower pole ratio. The proposed method simplifies surgical planning, improves outcomes, and enhances long-term stability, offering a practical, effective alternative to subjective techniques.

Keywords:

Inframammary Fold (IMF), Breast, Augmentation surgery, Ergonomix implants.

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