Breast Surgery and Reconstruction

Question 1

Problems with implants

Answer 1

Loss of implants (infection)
Capsular contracture
Implant rippling
Implant migration
40% require revisional surgery

Question 2

Advantages of one-stage mastectomy and implant (ADM - acellular dermal matrix)

Answer 2

Reduced postoperative pain
Improved aesthetic outcome
Permanent implant can be used at 1st operation
Also useful for revisional surgery