Low Level Laser Treatment (LLLT) for fibrosis: capsular contracture of post-mastectomy breast implants

Emily O'Brien; Egon Perilli; Eva Bezak; Alan Wilson; Colin Carati

Low Level Laser Treatment (LLLT) for fibrosis: capsular contracture of post-mastectomy breast implants

Emily O'Brien
, Egon Perilli
, Eva Bezak
, Alan Wilson
, Colin Carati

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Abstract

Cosmetic reconstruction of the breast can involve implantation of a prosthetic
device. Due to contraction of the fibrotic capsule that develops around them, implants undergo deformation in 10%–50% of cases; grade III or IV contracture requires implant removal. Based on its efficacy in treating lymphoedema and fibrosis,
recent work in the USA has shown improvements in capsular contracture in humans following low-level laser treatment (LLLT). The authors evaluated the effect of LLLT on fibrosis associated with implant capsules in an animal model.

Original language	English
Number of pages	1
Publication status	Published - 2014
Event	10th Australasian Lymphology Association Conference - Auckland, New Zealand Duration: 3 Apr 2014 → 5 Apr 2014 https://www.lymphoedema.org.au/education-&-resources/ala-conference/past-conferences

Conference

Conference	10th Australasian Lymphology Association Conference
Abbreviated title	2014 ALA Conference
Country/Territory	New Zealand
City	Auckland
Period	3/04/14 → 5/04/14
Other	The 10th Biennial ALA Conference, held in Auckland continued to build the scientific and research interest in lymphology and lymphoedema and to provide an important venue for lymphoedema management skills updating.
Internet address	https://www.lymphoedema.org.au/education-&-resources/ala-conference/past-conferences

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

micro-CT
animal model
breast cancer
fibrosis
lymphoedema

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Low Level Laser Treatment (LLLT) for fibrosis: capsular contracture of post-mastectomy breast implants

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