Breast reconstruction in the era of aesthetic surgery: Aesthetic and oncologic outcomes of direct-to-implant breast reconstruction and contralateral augmentation in breast cancer at Vietnam National Cancer Hospital

Key Points

• Direct-to-implant breast reconstruction provides significant aesthetic benefits and minimizes surgical recovery time, enhancing patient satisfaction.
• Aesthetic outcomes were notably rated higher in patients post-contralateral augmentation, emphasizing the role of symmetry in post-surgery satisfaction.
• Analysis ascertains that immediate reconstruction does not compromise oncologic outcomes, highlighting its effectiveness and safety for breast cancer survivors.
• Improved aesthetic aspects coupled with oncologic safety supports the case for direct-to-implant methods in clinical practice for breast cancer treatment.