Delaying the first postoperative saline inflation of a Biocell expander implant until 6 weeks postoperatively allowed for capsule maturation and could help optimize the implant’s ability to ...

For those considering breast reconstruction after a mastectomy, implant-based reconstruction is a common and effective option. This approach involves using breast implants to recreate a ...

A 43-year-old woman presents for right-breast reconstruction 12 months after undergoing mastectomy, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and immediate reconstruction with a tissue expander by an outside ...

The FDA has approved AeroForm, a balloon-like wireless tissue expander, for patients who choose to have reconstructive surgery following a mastectomy or for those with underdeveloped breasts and soft ...

Allergan is recalling BIOCELL textured breast implants and tissue expanders due to the potential risk for breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). The move to recall was ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Back to Healio In postmastectomy reconstruction, ...

When you have breast reconstruction surgery — to rebuild your breasts after a mastectomy or for another reason—our dedicated surgeons will be there to help you with every stage. This includes seeing ...

Allergan is recalling its Biocell textured breast implants and expanders in all markets after an FDA request to pull them from the market over safety concerns. The affected products will no longer be ...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared for marketing a novel tissue expander that uses controlled carbon dioxide inflation operated by patients themselves in preparation for a permanent ...

Your care team will review each of the stages with you and what you need to be prepared for this process. In stage one of breast reconstruction, your medical team will need to prepare your chest ...

You may be stressed by many hard choices about breast reconstruction after a mastectomy. Learning you have breast cancer can be overwhelming. You may have already had a mastectomy, a surgery to remove ...