To subcutaneous prostheses for mammaplasty
First Claim
1. A subcutaneous prosthesis for mammaplasty comprising a netting having a generally circular shape with a central opening and a V-shaped wedge opening extend from said central opening, the circular netting having a periphery with a reinforcing element extending around the circular netting near the periphery and attached to the netting about the periphery, and a blocking piece in communication with the reinforcing piece, wherein when the reinforcing element is tightened the netting will assume a bonnet shape.
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Abstract
A subcutaneous prosthesis for mammaplasty repair comprising a netting having a generally circular shape with a V shaped opening extending from its center. The prosthesis having a metallic reinforcing wire that extends around the periphery of the circular netting. The ends of the reinforcing wire being maintained in position by a blocking piece. When the prosthesis is deployed, by tightening the reinforcing wire the prosthesis can be formed into a conical shape suitable for mammary repair.
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- 1. A subcutaneous prosthesis for mammaplasty comprising a netting having a generally circular shape with a central opening and a V-shaped wedge opening extend from said central opening, the circular netting having a periphery with a reinforcing element extending around the circular netting near the periphery and attached to the netting about the periphery, and a blocking piece in communication with the reinforcing piece, wherein when the reinforcing element is tightened the netting will assume a bonnet shape.
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