A Comparison of Capsular Contracture Rates after Immediate Implant-based Breast Reconstruction Using Biologic versus Synthetic Mesh

Biologic and synthetic meshes function as effective tools in prosthetic breast reconstruction. Our long-term data suggest that the risk of capsular contracture with these devices is low, and there does not seem to be a difference between the two materials. However, there does need to be a shift in how capsular contracture is assessed and discussed in the reconstruction population.