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Breast Implant Surgery

Breast Reconstruction with Implants, Post-Mastectomy Reconstruction

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Meta Information

ID:breast-implant-surgery
Name:Breast Implant Surgery
Schema Version:1.5

Alternate Names

  • Breast Reconstruction with Implants
  • Post-Mastectomy Reconstruction

Active Compound

null

Intervention Type

procedure

Delivery

Route:
surgical_implantation
Scope:
  • local

Regulatory Status

  • us:medical_device

Indication

Focus:
disease_treatment
Description:
Surgical reconstruction of the breast mound, typically following mastectomy for breast cancer treatment or for congenital deformities.

Typical Protocol

  • Procedure is performed under general anesthesia, often in one or two stages.
  • A tissue expander may be placed first, followed by a permanent implant months later.
  • The implant (saline or silicone) is placed under the pectoral muscle or skin.

Expected Cost Mean

Low Cost:
10000
High Cost:
25000
Cost Type:
procedure
Description:
Total cost for surgery, anesthesia, and device. Often covered by insurance post-mastectomy.

Summary

Breast implant surgery for reconstruction is a procedure to restore the shape and appearance of a breast after its removal due to cancer (mastectomy) or to correct a congenital condition. It does not treat the underlying cancer but addresses the physical consequences of the treatment. The goal is to recreate a breast mound to improve symmetry and restore the patient's original form.

Purpose

Surgically restores breast form after mastectomy or for congenital defects.

Card Summary

A surgical procedure to reconstruct the breast mound using a saline or silicone implant, primarily after mastectomy for cancer treatment.

Drug Class

null

Drugs In Class

Empty Array

Impact

Score:
8.2
Justification:
Foundational for restoring physical form and symmetry, a standard of care post-mastectomy.

Evidence

Grade:
A
Score:
9
Justification:
Extensive clinical data and established surgical protocols support its efficacy for reconstruction.

Safety

Score:
6.5
Justification:
Involves major surgery risks plus long-term device complications like rupture and BIA-ALCL.

Flags

  • Standard surgical risks include infection, bleeding, and adverse reactions to anesthesia.
  • Long-term risks include capsular contracture (scar tissue hardening), implant rupture, and shifting.
  • Associated with a rare cancer of the immune system: Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL).
  • Implants are not lifetime devices and may require replacement or removal surgery.
  • May interfere with mammogram readings and require specialized imaging techniques.

Verdict

An effective standard-of-care procedure for breast reconstruction with significant surgical risks.

Qualifier

scope: local, focused on disease treatment

Created

2026-05-02T02:20:57.606777Z

Ai Model

Gemini 2.5 Pro (High)