Internal bra: a unifying solution for reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery issues

Abstract

The utility of the internal bra for breast support, reconstruction, and in revision breast surgery has been recognized and various materials have been introduced for this application. As clinical experience has grown and new products have been developed, the roles of these materials are becoming better defined. This paper reviews the use of the internal bra concept to date.

Keywords

Internal bra / acellular dermal matrix / alloderm / strattice / SERI surgical scaffold / GalaFLEX mesh / revision breast surgery / mastopexy

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