Systematic review reveals low complication rates for gender-affirming breast augmentation and tuberous breast augmentation, indicating similar surgical techniques used.
Key Points
Rates of complications including infection and hematoma were below 1% in both cohorts, promoting safety in procedures.
The reoperation rate was 4.5% for gender-affirming breast augmentation versus 11.9% for tuberous breast augmentation.
Systematic review analyzed 29 studies, featuring 1617 patients for gender-affirming and 583 for tuberous breast augmentation.
Findings highlight that both augmentation types utilize standard surgical techniques, supporting routine use in practice.