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ASPS Global Partners Webinar Series: Show Me How to Fix It: Mastering the Management of Breast Complications Recording

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The webinar on breast surgery complications featured Dr. Horacio Mayer of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and speakers Dr. Bob Basu, Dr. Gabriela Garcia-Norris, and Dr. Albert Losken. Dr. Basu presented on managing and preventing implant malposition in breast augmentation mastopexy, discussing common patient complaints such as sagging and asymmetry post-surgery. He emphasized the importance of tissue quality and introduced the internal bra technique using absorbable mesh for patients with weak tissue. Dr. Basu highlighted the shift toward smaller implants in some markets due to the use of smooth implants and weight loss trends, noting the challenges in maintaining implant position without textured implants.<br /><br />Dr. Gabriela Garcia-Norris addressed the management and prevention of mastectomy flap ischemia and necrosis. She discussed risk factors, the importance of flap thickness, and the use of tools such as sphyangiography for predicting flap viability. She also covered postoperative strategies like NitroPaste and DMSO for managing ischemia.<br /><br />Dr. Albert Losken focused on complications in oncoplastic reconstruction, stressing the importance of minimizing complications to prevent delays in chemotherapy or radiation treatment. He discussed the use of skin modulation devices to reduce wound complications and stressed immediate reconstruction over delayed to optimize outcomes.<br /><br />The session concluded with a Q&A, touching on global trends in breast implant sizes and approaches to managing complications across different surgical contexts, highlighting the importance of collaboration between plastic and breast surgeons to improve patient outcomes.

Keywords

breast surgery complications

implant malposition

internal bra technique

mastectomy flap ischemia

oncoplastic reconstruction

breast augmentation mastopexy

sphyangiography

NitroPaste

skin modulation devices

breast implant trends

plastic and breast surgeons