Munhoz AM

[BACKGROUND] Conventional breast augmentation using different approaches and implant pockets faces challenges such as societal stigma, long recovery time, invasion of the breast, and complication rates. Previous minimally invasive approache…

[BACKGROUND] Submuscular augmentation mastopexy (AM) is often recommended to improve stability and reduce implant visibility despite the risk of breast animation. Objective systems to measure this outcome are restricted by a lack of quantit…

[BACKGROUND] Autogenous fat grafting (AFG) has become a common procedure to optimize aesthetic results in breast augmentation (BA). However, complications or outcomes in reoperative BA remain unclear. This study compared the outcomes or ris…

[BACKGROUND] Subfascial (SF) pocket breast augmentation (BA) has gained popularity, whereas the transaxillary approach (TAA) offers the benefit of an inconspicuous scar. Previous reports on both techniques involved limited follow-up/samples…

[BACKGROUND] The transaxillary (TAA) approach offers breast augmentation (BA) with inconspicuous scarring. Previous investigations of scar outcomes have involved limited follow-up/samples, and no clinical studies have specifically assessed …

[BACKGROUND] About 30% to 50% of women with breast cancer undergo mastectomy, and approximately 50% of them will receive adjuvant radiotherapy (ART). This study evaluates the medium- and long-term impact of ART after immediate breast recons…

[BACKGROUND]  Autologous tissue has become the gold standard in breast reconstruction. The use of a deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap has the advantages of giving a natural appearance to the reconstructed breast and being asso…

[BACKGROUND] Silicone implants have gone through adaptations to improve esthetic outcomes. With the progress of technology, including gel rheology, different properties have been introduced. Ergonomic style implants (ESI) feature enhanced r…

[BACKGROUND] Skin-sparing mastectomy (SSM) is a surgical technique that aims to maximize skin preservation, facilitate breast reconstruction, and improve cosmetic outcomes. Despite its use in clinical practice, the benefits and harms relate…

[BACKGROUND] Augmentation mastopexy (AM) is a challenging procedure. Complications include implant displacement and visibility, which can be addressed, but the stability of the smooth implant surface and poor soft-tissue coverage may presen…

Advances in breast augmentation techniques have led to safety improvements and better aesthetic results. The concurrent combination of the axillary approach with a subfascial pocket has been suggested for augmentation procedures, because it…

Reoperative procedures after breast augmentation are frequently more complex than primary cases because of local complications and insufficient soft-tissue coverage. Although the transaxillary incision is often indicated in primary breast a…

[BACKGROUND] Laboratory and clinical research on breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is rapidly evolving. Changes in standard of care and insights into best practice were recently presented at the 3rd World C…

[BACKGROUND] Simultaneous association of autologous fat grafting (AFG) with silicone implants, defined as a hybrid procedure, has been proposed for breast augmentation (BA). In some patients, larger-volume implants may result in larger inci…

[BACKGROUND] Reoperative augmentation mammoplasty (RAM) is a challenging procedure, with the highest rates of complications and revision. Complications include implant malposition, lateral displacement, bottoming out, and rotation. These de…

[BACKGROUND] Autologous fat grafting is a procedure indicated for breast augmentation to improve coverage of silicone implants and redesign breast shape. Different techniques are based on parameters that have not been systematically standar…

[BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE] Breast reconstruction following mastectomy is a relevant element of breast cancer treatment. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of radiotherapy (RT) on local complications in patients with breas…

[BACKGROUND] Autologous fat grafting (AFG) has been employed in surgical practice as a filling method. However, controversies remain on the specifics of this technique. So far, few relevant experimental large animal studies have objectively…

[BACKGROUND] Simultaneous application of the axillary approach (AA) with the subfascial pocket (SF) has been proposed for breast augmentation (BA) surgery. New silicone implant technology and recent improvements in autologous fat grafting (…

[BACKGROUND] Single-stage augmentation mastopexy (SAM) is a common procedure, but revision rates are high. Muscle slings have been used in SAM, but despite satisfactory outcomes, most studies do not include objective or accurate measurement…

[BACKGROUND] Autogenous fat grafting (AFG) is an established technique used as an adjunct to breast augmentation (BA) to redesign breast shape. Surgeons often use experience and intuition to estimate AFG volume, which can result in incorrec…

[BACKGROUND] Although the transaxillary approach (TAA) is useful in primary breast augmentation (BA) surgery, drawbacks of this technique include the need to correct complications arising from reuse of the axillary incision. [OBJECTIVES] T…

[BACKGROUND] Although general guidelines are available for established silicone gel breast implants, the unique characteristics of the latest Motiva implants warrant specific guidelines. [OBJECTIVES] This study aimed to generate consensus …