Research topic
Peer-reviewed work on breast reconstruction, reduction, augmentation outcomes, and ideal breast shape — including crowdsourced aesthetics and reconstructive algorithms.
23 Publications
May 2019
Microtexture and the Cell/Biomaterial Interface: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Capsular Contracture and Prosthetic Breast ImplantsThe use of textured breast implants over smooth implants has been widely shown to have a lower incidence of capsular contracture.
June 2019
The First Reported Case of Gluteal Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL)Anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a very rare but life-threatening complication that has largely been demonstrated to be associated with breast implants (BIA-ALCL).
January 2020
Subfascial Breast Augmentation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Capsular ContractureSubfascial breast augmentation is a technique originally developed to reduce the risks of capsular contracture while decreasing the postoperative pain associated with subpectoral augmentation.
May 2021
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Immediate Versus Delayed Autologous Breast Reconstruction in the Setting of Post-Mastectomy Adjuvant Radiation TherapyImmediate post-mastectomy autologous breast reconstruction in breast cancer patients requiring post-mastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT) minimizes the number of operations patients must undergo and alleviates the psychological impact of living without a breast.
December 2021
Crowdsourcing The Public's Perception and Systematic Review of Nipple Inversion and Its RepairNipple inversion is a common condition seen in 10% of females. Patients often present with physical insecurities and difficulty breastfeeding and would be best counseled initially by a primary care provider. We examined…
January 2022
Public Perception of Ideal Breast ShapeIn the past decade, there has been a dramatic increase in trends related to body-shaping procedures.
July 2022
The Safety of Same-day Discharge after Immediate Alloplastic Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic ReviewImplant-based breast reconstruction can be accomplished in a variety of ways and can result in vastly different postoperative experiences for patients.
July 2022
Validation of Ideal Breast Characteristics with Breast Augmentation PatientsBreast augmentation procedures are one of the most commonly performed aesthetic procedures in the United States.
September 2022
Oncoplastic Breast Reconstruction: Principles, Current Techniques, and Future DirectionsOncoplastic breast reconstruction has improved esthetic results after breast‐conserving surgery with low complication rates and stable oncologic outcomes.
September 2023
Direct-to-Implant vs. Autologous Tissue Transfer: A Meta-Analysis of Patient Reported Outcomes After Immediate Breast Reconstruction.The effect of immediate implant and autologous breast reconstruction on complication rates has been studied extensively; however, the patient-reported outcomes for these procedures during immediate, one-stage reconstruction has yet to be comprehensively investigated.
September 2024
Defining the Ideal Reduction Mammoplasty: A Crowdsourcing StudyReduction mammaplasty relieves macromastia symptoms while improving breast aesthetics, although the ideal breast aesthetically has been shown to differ culturally in previous crowdsourcing studies.
October 2024
Reviewing Outcomes and Complications with the Use of Mesh in Breast Reduction SurgeryReduction mammoplasty is a common reconstructive and esthetic procedure with variable long-term outcomes regarding breast shape, projection, and nipple–areolar complex.
October 2024
Same Day Discharge After Immediate Alloplastic Breast Reconstruction: A Retrospective Cohort AnalysisCurrent trends in breast reconstruction demonstrate that a majority of reconstructive procedures are now favoring alloplastic or implant-based approaches.
January 2025
Outcomes in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Utilizing Biosynthetic Mesh: A Meta-AnalysisBiosynthetic mesh has become more popular for immediate breast cancer implant-based reconstruction as an alternative to acellular dermal matrix (ADM) for soft tissue support.
February 2025
Efficacy of Mesh Use in Breast Surgery: A Comprehensive Review of Complications and Aesthetic OutcomesThe insertion of a mesh "internal bra" has been used in cosmetic breast procedures for soft-tissue reinforcement as a means to mitigate postoperative ptosis.
July 2025
Efficacy of Vacuum-assisted Wound Closure in Improving Healing in Breast Surgery Patients: AReviewNegative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has been shown to facilitate complex wound closure, decrease healing complications, and improve scar quality.
October 2025
Early Outcomes Using TIGR Mesh in Direct-to-Implant Breast ReconstructionDirect-to-implant (DTI) breast reconstruction often uses soft tissue support to improve outcomes and reduce implant migration.
January 2026
Understanding Capsular Contracture: Mechanisms, Management, and Patient Outcomes in Implant-based Breast Augmentation and ReconstructionCapsular contracture (CC) is a frequent complication of implant-based breast augmentation and reconstruction, causing deformity, pain, and reoperation, particularly after mastectomy.
April 2026
Capsular Contracture Management: Treatment Without ScaffoldCapsular contracture (CC) remains a leading cause for reoperation after breast reconstruction.
April 2026
"Immediate Free Nipple Grafting with Autologous Breast Reconstruction for Large and/or Ptotic Breasts: Preserving the "Nipple-Sparing" Option"Free nipple grafting (FNG) has been long reported as a viable alternative for aesthetic results and patient satisfaction in the setting of reduction mammaplasty in severe macromastia.
May 2026
Intravenous tranexamic acid use in breast reconstruction: a retrospective study at a high-volume breast centerIntravenous tranexamic acid use in breast reconstruction: a retrospective study at a high-volume breast center.
June 2026
Use of Plant-Based Absorbable Hemostatic Powder and Intravenous Tranexamic Acid in Breast Reduction Patients Reduces Hematoma RatesReduction mammaplasty is an effective treatment for symptomatic macromastia but is associated with postoperative complications, such as hematoma, seroma, and infection.
July 2026
Sequential Advancement Method: A Funnel-Based Technique for Safe Placement of Small Breast ImplantsAbstract Recent aesthetic trends in breast augmentation favor smaller implants and minimal-incision techniques.