Animation Deformity in Postmastectomy Implant-Based Reconstruction

The prevalence of AD in subpectoral implant-based breast reconstruction is significantly higher than in subpectoral augmentation. The majority of patients expressed interest in an alternative procedure to avoid AD unless it involved increased risk, cost, or additional surgeries. We found insignificant differences in age, athleticism, BMI, and implant size between patients who note AD and those who do not. Further study is necessary to better define patients at risk for AD to guide patient-centered breast reconstruction.