A new state-of-the art technique offers new hope for breast reconstruction and revision patients. Though breast augmentation is a relatively straightforward procedure in most cases, women who have had a mastectomy and are seeking breast reconstruction or women who have had breast augmentation in the past and are seeking a revision surgery often have other issues that are harder for surgeons to contend with. But new techniques are starting to evolve to provide patients with better results from these types of procedures. To learn more about options and watch a video, click here.
New Techniques for Breast Revision and Reconstruction Improve Outcomes
The latest technique, called Acellular Dermal Matrix (ADM) not only enhances the safety profile of breast reconstruction and revision methods, but also addresses the issue of creating a pocket within the breast where the implant can be put in place. In breast reconstruction, ADM is used as an adjunct to the traditional tissue expander. In contrast to tissue expanders, the ADM is able to integrate into the patient’s own tissues and become a living piece of tissue inside the patient. As such, the ADM is more resistant to infection and it also has a more natural feeling to the touch. Results from breast reconstruction and revision surgeries are enhanced using ADM because more implants are positioned properly and as a result of new technique, fewer patients experience capsular contracture.
