This week's content round-up focuses on impant-based reconstruction. Find a few of our favourite articles, videos and CPD-accredited presentations from the London Breast Meeting on the topic.

Postoperative Outcomes of Pre-Pectoral Versus Sub-Pectoral Implant Immediate Breast Reconstruction

Immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) techniques are rapidly evolving. We compared the results from a single-center implant IBR cohort between subpectoral and prepectoral implants with and without a mesh.

Impact of Initial Filling Medium on Outcomes of Subpectoral, Two-Stage, Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction: Air versus Saline

In two-stage expander-based breast reconstruction, the use of air as the initial filling medium has been suggested to confer clinical advantages over conventional saline, but this has not been demonstrated in a large series. This study aimed to evaluate the association between material type (air versus saline) for initial expander filling and postoperative outcomes.

Implant-based breast surgery and capsular formation: when, how and why? A narrative review 

This paper aims to review the physiology of capsular formation, identify factors contributing to capsule-related pathologies, and discuss their clinical implications.

LBM 2023: Breast implant special topics

The speakers in this session are Marisa Lawrence, John Kim, Ara Salibian and Roger Wixtrom. The session is chaired by Constantin Stan and Charles Randquist.

LBM 2023: The latest clinical data in breast implant safety and implant selection

This Mentor sponsored session is entitled: A KOL and a scientist walk into a room... the latest clinical data in breast implant safety and implant selection.' 

LBM 2023: Implant reconstruction

The speakers in this session are Ash Kothari, Ara Salibian, Filip Stillaert, Florian Fitzal, Pierre Gueresschi and Alanna Rebecca. The session is chaired by John Kim and Mark Ho Asjoe.