Breast implant system and method of augmentation

• US 6,464,726 B1
• Filed: 07/13/2000
• Issued: 10/15/2002
• Est. Priority Date: 07/13/2000
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Jenna Heljenek
• Original Assignee: Jenna Heljenek
• Inventors: Heljenek, Jenna
• Primary Examiner(s): Isabella, David J.
• Assistant Examiner(s): MATTHEWS, WILLIAM H
• Application Number:
  US09/615,820
• Time in Patent Office: 824 Days
• Field of Search: 623/7, 623/8
• US Class Current: 623/8
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 2/12 Mammary prostheses and implants

Abstract

A system and method for augmenting a woman'"'"'s breasts is claimed. The system includes two separate breast prostheses that are used to enhance each single breast. A first breast prosthesis is surgically implanted under the pectoral muscle behind the breast. The first breast prothesis augments the posterior section of the breast nearest the chest. A second breast prosthesis is provided that is surgically implanted between the breast tissue and the pectoral muscle. The second breast prosthesis augments the anterior section of the breast in front of the pectoral muscle. The second breast prosthesis provides the breast with a large size and soft texture, while the first breast prosthesis helps blend the augmented breast into the chest for a more natural appearance.

Claims

1. A method of breast augmentation, comprising the steps of:

providing a first breast prosthesis;

surgically implanting said first breast prosthesis completely under the pectoral muscle behind a breast, without disruption to the muscle support fascia at the bottom of the pectoral muscle;

providing a separate second breast prosthesis;

surgically implanting said second breast prosthesis between the pectoral muscle and the breast, wherein said first breast prosthesis and said second breast prosthesis combine to increase the apparent size of the breast on the body.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein said step of surgically implanting said first breast prosthesis includes making a first incision and inserting said first prosthesis under the pectoral muscle through said first incision.

3. The method according to claim 2, wherein said step of surgically implanting said second breast prosthesis includes making a second incision and inserting said second breast prosthesis through said second incision to a position between the breast and the pectoral muscle.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein said second breast prosthesis has a concave surface that abuts against the pectoral muscle and a convex surface that faces the breast.

5. The method according to claim 1, wherein said first breast prosthesis and said second breast prosthesis concentrically align when surgically implanted.

6. The method according to claim 1, wherein said first breast prosthesis is and said second breast prosthesis are both liquid filled.

7. The method according to claim 1, wherein said first breast prosthesis is made of elastomeric material and said second breast prosthesis is liquid filled.

8. A method of augmenting a breast, including the steps of:

placing a first breast prosthesis under the pectoral muscle behind a breast, without disrupting the muscle support fascia at the bottom of the pectoral muscle;

placing a separate second breast prosthesis between the breast and the pectoral muscle in the same breast, wherein said first breast prosthesis and said second breast prosthesis combine to augment the size of the breast.

9. The method according to claim 8, wherein said first breast prosthesis and said second breast prosthesis concentrically align when implanted.

10. The method according to claim 8, wherein said first breast prosthesis and said second breast prosthesis are both liquid filled.

11. The method according to claim 8, wherein said first breast prosthesis is made of elastomeric material and said second breast prosthesis is liquid filled.

12. The method according to claim 8, wherein said step of placing said first breast prosthesis includes making a first incision and inserting said first prosthesis under the pectoral muscle through said first incision.

13. The method according to claim 12, wherein said step of placing said second breast prosthesis includes making a second incision and inserting said second breast prosthesis through said second incision to a position between the breast and the pectoral muscle.

14. The method according to claim 8, wherein said second breast prosthesis has concave surface that abuts against the pectoral muscle and a convex surface that faces the breast.