Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy

Many women are opting for breast reconstruction after mastectomy, following a cancer diagnosis or the discovery of a hereditary propensity for breast cancer. Many breast reconstruction patients have reported greater satisfaction with the cosmetic outcome and better psychological well-being compared to women who undergo mastectomy without breast reconstruction3.

A Rise in Body Contouring

According to the “2015 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report” published by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons the total number of body contouring procedures after massive weight loss has increased 12% since last year1;

Breast Reconstruction and ADM

Acellular dermal matrices (ADM) were first used in 1994 to treat burns, and their usage has become more extensive including as a tool in breast reconstructions1,2. ADM is an acellular connective tissue graft that provides a scaffold for the patient’s own cells to grow3.