Breast reconstruction

This study tests whether a special silicone dressing (Neodyne embrace) can improve the appearance of abdominal scars in women who had breast reconstruction using tissue from their belly. Thirty women will have part of their incision treated with the dressing and the other part le…

This trial tests a topical apple peptide complex for improving skin recovery after aesthetic procedures such as liposuction, breast augmentation, laser treatments, and microneedling. Women aged 45 to 65 who have had or are planning such procedures will apply the product to their …

This study tests whether a surgical technique called nipple neurotization, performed during a two-stage breast reconstruction, can help restore feeling in the nipple after a mastectomy. Women who had a nipple-sparing mastectomy and are undergoing expander-to-implant exchange may …

This study looked at whether a nurse-led coaching program can help women who had breast reconstruction after breast cancer. 58 women took part; half got coaching sessions over 12 weeks, and half got standard care. The goal was to see if coaching improved their ability to care for…

This study looked at whether a special vacuum-assisted wound dressing (ciNPWT) helps reduce complications after breast reconstruction surgery using the patient's own tissue. Researchers reviewed records of 253 women who had this surgery between 2012 and 2025. They compared those …

This pilot study tests a near-infrared (NIR) imaging device that measures oxygen levels in breast skin flaps during and after mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. The goal is to see if the device can reliably detect areas with poor blood flow that might lead to healing probl…

This study looked at whether using Motiva Sizers during breast augmentation or reconstruction is safe and works well. It included 133 women in Costa Rica, split into two groups: one where the sizer was used and one where it wasn't. Researchers compared complications, satisfaction…

This study looked back at the records of 471 women who had breast cancer surgery with immediate implant reconstruction. It compared a newer method using a tiny camera through small cuts (endoscopic) to the traditional method with a larger cut. The goal was to see which approach l…

This study compared two types of skin grafts (Alloderm and Dermacell) used in immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy. 62 women participated, and researchers tracked complications like infection, fluid buildup, and implant loss. The goal was to see if the cheaper option …