Are there different types of breast implant reconstruction?
There are three techniques used in breast implant reconstruction: use of a biologic tissue matrix, full muscle coverage and partial muscle coverage. Full muscle and partial muscle coverage techniques have historically been used in breast implant reconstruction, but may come with a number of limitations. The use of a tissue matrix has increased the options for breast implant reconstruction and may carry many advantages over full muscle coverage and partial muscle coverage techniques. Supporting the lower part of the breast using a tissue matrix provides the benefits of both full muscle coverage and partial muscle coverage, which may minimize the limitations of either. For more information about the different types of breast implant reconstruction procedures, click here.
