Introduction Nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) is the most recent advancement in the surgical management of breast cancer, allowing for complete preservation of the nipple–areola complex along with the breast skin envelope. Initially, NSM was largely limited to utilization in prophylactic cases.…
Introduction Autologous fat grafting to the breast is a widely used and accepted adjunct in breast reconstruction today. The technique involves harvest of fat from patient-specific donor sites, fat processing, and subsequent transfer in order to improve depressions and step-offs,…
History Current state of alloplastic breast reconstruction The current standard of care in alloplastic breast reconstruction has been developed over several decades to encompass a variety of different techniques. Despite significant variation in procedures today, several principles remain steadfast across…
Introduction Rates of breast reconstruction after mastectomy are increasing and have been paralleled by a rise in implant-based reconstruction. Single-stage immediate implant placement and two-stage tissue-expander techniques have demonstrated good safety profiles and patient satisfaction with outcomes. Advances in total…