Introduction The extracellular matrix (ECM) plays an integral role in wound healing. It
provides both structure and growth factors that allow for the organised cell proliferation …

Background: Capsular contracture is a complication of breast augmentation that frequently
requires revision surgery.“Capsulectomy, site change, and implant exchange” has been …

Background: A survey was conducted to study current attitudes and common practices in
breast augmentation. Methods: A 35-item electronic questionnaire was sent to the entire …

Background Breast augmentation surgery remains the most frequently performed aesthetic
surgical procedure worldwide. However, many variations exist regarding preoperative …

Mastopexy and mastopexy-augmentation are aesthetic breast surgeries that seek to create
youthful, beautiful appearing breasts. Age, hormonal changes, or weight loss can lead to …

Background: The majority of two-stage prepectoral breast reconstruction has been
described utilizing acellular dermal matrix (ADM). Although reports of prepectoral breast …

Background Capsular contracture is a known complication of breast augmentation and is
among the top reasons for revisional breast augmentation procedures. The use of acellular …

Background Subpectoral and prepectoral planes have commonly been used in implant-
based breast augmentation. The effect of implant plane on complication rate was still …

With improvement in mastectomy skin flap viability and increasing recognition of animation
deformity following sub-pectoral implant placement, there has been a transition toward pre …

Background: The advantages of hybrid breast reconstruction (ie, the combination of free
tissue transfer with simultaneous implant placement) are well known. In an attempt to further …