Autologous Breast Reconstruction an Option After Massive Weight Loss, But May Pose Extra Risks

Autologous breast reconstruction using the patient’s own tissues can be successfully completed in women with a history of massive weight loss (MWL) – but carries additional risks of complications and repeat surgery compared to patients without previous weight loss, reports a study in the September issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).