Prepectoral Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction without Placement of Acellular Dermal Matrix or Mesh after Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy

Background: The aim of this study was to report the results of prepectoral direct-to-implant reconstruction in nipple-sparing mastectomy without acellular dermal matrices or mesh. Methods: A multicenter cohort of patients undergoing prophylactic or therapeutic nipple-sparing mastectomy was included from 2013 to 2020. All sizes and types of breasts were included, except those with previously failed reconstruction, previous radiotherapy with severe skin damage, locally advanced breast cancer, gigantomasty, severe degree of ptosis, tumors close to the nipple-areola complex (
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Breast: Original Articles Source Type: research