Scott Spear, MD: The Surgeon Who Saved One Million Nipples (and Counting)
The October 2015 cover story features Scott Spear, MD, an early champion of nipple-sparing mastectomy.
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New Breast Implant Addresses Size Gap for Post-Mastectomy Reconstruction
The implant offers larger size options for breast reconstruction after mastectomy, addressing the needs of the 1 in 7 women previously underserved by size limitations.
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AAD Issues Strong Recommendations for Four Therapies in Updated Atopic Dermatitis Guidelines
The American Academy of Dermatology issued four strong evidence-based recommendations for the treatment of atopic dermatitis in adults in its 2025 focused update.
American Indian/Alaska Native Patients Less Likely to Undergo Breast Reconstruction
American Indian/Alaska Native women with breast cancer are significantly less likely to undergo breast reconstruction after mastectomy compared to non-Hispanic White women, despite an overall increase in reconstruction rates.
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En Bloc Capsulectomy Only Needed for Cancer, Says BSCC
The Breast Surgery Collaborative Community (BSCC) states that an en bloc capsulectomy is only necessary for confirmed or suspected breast implant-associated cancer after thorough evaluation, emphasizing informed consent, evidence-based care, and the need for continued monitoring, while warning against unnecessary procedures driven by patient fears.
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High BMI Tied to Post-Autologous Breast Reconstruction Issues
For women undergoing autologous breast reconstruction—reconstruction using the patient’s own tissues, rather than implants—the risks of overall and specific complications are increased at higher body mass index (BMI) levels.
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Motiva Flora Tissue Expander Debuts in the U.S.
Establishment Labs Holdings Inc. announces the first-ever utilization of the Motiva Flora SmoothSilk Tissue Expander in the United States, following its recent FDA clearance.
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AI Aids Infection Risk Prediction for Breast Reconstruction
Artificial intelligence (AI) techniques may provide a more accurate approach to predicting the risk of periprosthetic infection after implant-based breast reconstruction.
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Industry Celebrates Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day USA
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Plastic Surgery Foundation announce the 12th annual Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day USA (BRA Day) on October 18, aimed at educating breast cancer patients about their reconstruction options and improving their overall well-being.
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FDA Clears Motiva Flora SmoothSilk Tissue Expander
Establishment Labs Holdings Inc. has nabbed U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance for the Motiva Flora SmoothSilk Tissue Expander, which features SmoothSilk surface technology to reduce inflammation and an MRI-compatible port without magnets for improved radiation oncology treatment precision.
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Patients with Autologous Breast Reconstruction Report Higher Satisfaction
Women undergoing autologous breast reconstruction—in which the breast is reconstructed using the patient’s own tissues—report higher satisfaction with their breasts at follow-up, compared to those undergoing implant-based reconstruction, reports a new study.
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Impact of Weight Loss on Autologous Breast Reconstruction
Autologous breast reconstruction using a patient’s own tissues is successful in women with a history of massive weight loss, but poses higher risks of complications and revision surgery compared to those without such weight loss.
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MTF Biologics Honored for Support in Reconstructive Breast Surgery
TF Biologics will be honored with the 2023 Corporate Humanitarian Award at Mission Plasticos’ annual event for their support of reconstructive breast surgery and medical training.
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Insights into Healthcare Disparities in Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Race/ethnicity is not an independent predictor of hospital readmission in patients undergoing breast reconstruction surgery, according to a new study appearing in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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Routine Antibiotics Don’t Improve Breast Reconstruction Outcomes
For breast cancer patients undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy, avoiding postoperative oral antibiotics does not reduce the risk of infections, researchers say.
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Breast Cancer Patients with Multiple Tumors May Avoid Mastectomy
Patients with multiple tumors in one breast may be able to opt for breast-conserving therapy, a lumpectomy followed by whole-breast radiation therapy, rather than a mastectomy, according to research.
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Study Shows Promising Option to Avoid Mastectomy
Breast cancer patients with multiple tumors in one breast may be able to opt for breast-conserving therapy rather than a mastectomy, according to a study by the Alliance in Clinical Trials in Oncology and Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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3D Scaffold Improves Breast Reconstruction
A 3D-printed scaffold made of P4HB could help create long-lasting, real-looking nipples during breast reconstruction, according to a Weill Cornell Medicine study. The scaffold has biomechanical properties similar to a natural nipple and breaks down over time, refilling with fatty and vascular tissues.
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