Under & over the muscle implants
When it comes to implant-based reconstruction, you might hear the terms UTM and OTM. But what do they mean and why might you choose one over the other?
Luan talks to one of Australia’s leading consultant breast surgeons, Associate Professor Sanjay Warrier, about under and over the muscle implants, including:
What’s involved for UTM & OTM
What might dictate your decision
The benefits of each
Acellular dermal matrix
UTM dual plane technique
OTM two staged approach with expanders
Exercise after UTM/OTM
What happens if you have a port?
What about radiotherapy?
Potential complications of each
How these can be addressed (eg rippling)
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