Introduction Adipose grafting has undergone significant changes over time. Many different
techniques have been followed by trying to improve the quality of the lipoaspirate and the …

Background. One‐stage direct‐to‐implant immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) is
performed simultaneously with breast cancer resection. We explored indications …

Objective. Breast cancer, the most common malignancy in women, comprises 18% of all
female cancers. Mastectomy is an essential intervention to save lives, but it can destroy …

Methods A retrospective chart review was performed of all patients who underwent TE
breast reconstruction during a 6-year period at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center …

Background: Breast-conserving surgery followed by radiotherapy represents the standard of
care for early-stage breast cancer. The aim of this article was to provide a review of the …

Background Breast implant–associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a type
of non-Hodgkin lymphoma first linked with breast implants in 2011. The correlation between …

Tissue expansion procedures (TE) utilize mechanical forces to induce skin growth and
regeneration. While the impact of quick mechanical stimulation on molecular changes in …

Background Traditional 2-stage breast reconstruction involves placement of a textured-
surface tissue expander (TTE). Recent studies have demonstrated textured surface devices …

Methods A single-institution retrospective review of 394 patients undergoing tissue
expander-based breast reconstruction (147 smooth and 247 textured) between 2015 and …

Since their invention, tissue expanders, which are designed to trigger additional skin growth,
have revolutionised many reconstructive surgeries. Currently, however, the sole quantitative …