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Surgical methods for breast reconstruction or augmentation

US8801782B2 · kind B2 · utility

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188References

6Claims

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Assignee

Allergan, Inc. · US

Inventors

Barbara Nofrey · Goleta, US
Dennis E. Van Epps · Cary, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 15, 2011
Grant date	Aug 12, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 15, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2/12
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods for breast reconstruction and augmentation are provided which may reduce the incidence of capsular contracture. Methods for treating an encapsulated breast and reducing potential for capsular contracture in the breast are also provided.

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