유방 Breast

[BACKGROUND] Three-dimensional (3D) simulation and virtual reality (VR) technologies are increasingly used in aesthetic surgery consultations to enhance decision-making and expectation management. However, their impact on surgical decision-…

Autologous fat transfer is a growing cosmetic procedure which is most often well tolerated with generally low rate of complications, the majority of which occur in the immediate post-treatment period. The procedure has been more recently ap…

We report a case of a 74-year-old female with left breast multicentric invasive ductal carcinoma status post left mastectomy with reconstruction and right breast symmetrizing reduction mammoplasty presenting with a new asymmetry of the righ…

Increasing the thickness of the capsule around the tissue expander, as in breast reconstruction complicates the expansion process and increases the time to achieve the required flap size. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect …

Prepectoral breast reconstruction without acellular dermal matrix (ADM) is gaining attention as a potentially safe and effective approach, particularly in non-irradiated patients. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of imme…

The breast shape changes between reconstructed and native breasts in autologous reconstruction, which is important to achieve symmetry. This study was conducted to clarify chronological changes in the shape and nipple position of the recons…

[BACKGROUND] Patients undergoing deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction are at increased risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) due to prolonged operative times, cancer-associated hypercoagulability, and postop…

[BACKGROUND] Extensive thoracoabdominal defects after oncologic resection pose a major reconstructive challenge, particularly when durable soft-tissue coverage must be achieved over prosthetic chest wall reconstruction. Conventional pedicle…

Reduction mammaplasty is often performed to alleviate symptoms of macromastia or for symmetry after a lumpectomy in the contra-lateral breast. Abnormal pathology including breast cancer can be incidentally found in reduction mammaplasty spe…

[OBJECTIVES] To synthesize evidence on breast plastic surgery in peri- and postmenopausal women and provide menopause-informed guidance on surgical safety, cancer screening, and long-term implant surveillance. [STUDY DESIGN] Narrative revi…

[BACKGROUND] Gender-affirming surgery is a cornerstone of comprehensive care for transgender individuals. In transfeminine patients, the waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) plays a decisive role in the perception of femininity. Rib remodeling has rece…

Angiosarcoma of the breast is a rare but aggressive disease that often requires wide-margin resection resulting in massive thoracic defects. In this report we present the unique case of a patient who underwent primary chest wall reconstruct…

[UNLABELLED] Mastopexy surgery is among the procedures most requested by patients after massive weight loss. Many require a florid and voluminous breast, which is achieved thanks to the implantation of a breast prosthesis. However, mastopex…

Breast cancer remains one of the leading causes of female mortality worldwide, and mastectomy is often required as a therapeutic or prophylactic measure. Breast reconstruction plays a key role in restoring body symmetry and quality of life.…

[INTRODUCTION] The Plastic Surgery In-Service Examination (PSITE) is a valuable assessment modality for programs and trainees. Obtaining objective metrics and measuring performance longitudinally is how programs leverage the PSITE. This stu…

[BACKGROUND] Free nipple grafting (FNG) has been long reported as a viable alternative for aesthetic results and patient satisfaction in the setting of reduction mammaplasty in severe macromastia. This study demonstrates that FNG concepts u…

Background Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s) are increasingly used for glycemic control and weight loss, but their impact on surgical wound complications remains unclear. Some studies suggest GLP-1s reduce complications suc…

[BACKGROUND] Post-mastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT) may cause adverse events in the reconstruction setting. Proton-based PMRT is increasingly utilized and has been shown to improve cardiac and pulmonary dosimetry. Data reporting the risk of ca…

[BACKGROUND] Few studies have evaluated prepectoral implant reconstruction without acellular dermal matrix (ADM) or mesh, and most reported only short-term outcomes. This study, with long-term follow-up, reports the outcomes of prepectoral …