This article goes beyond a general review of prepectoral breast reconstruction, providing a working framework and important considerations for any surgeon utilizing prepectoral breast reconstruction techniques. This article also addresses current controversies, provides practice tips and technical pearls, and addresses gaps in knowledge with both opinion and a review of the most current literature.

The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) accredits ASPS to provide educational activities and material with Category 1 CME credits. As an official CME provider, ASPS must comply with all ACCME standards, as outlined in the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

Faculty

Akhil K. Seth, MD; Mark Sisco, MD

Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery®Editors:

Editor-in-Chief: Kevin Chung, MD

Co-Editor:Amy Colwell, MD

Section Editors:John Y.S. Kim, MD

Intended Audience

This educational activity is intended for all CME-related persons including plastic surgery practitioners, residents, and other healthcare professionals.

Learning Objectives

After viewing this course, the participant should be able to:

1. Describe indications and patient factors relevant to performing prepectoral breast reconstruction.
2. Understand the effects of different types of implants and implant support in prepectoral breast reconstruction.
3. Describe techniques for surgical revision to improve outcomes in prepectoral breast reconstruction.
4. Understand the current literature surrounding clinical and quality-of-life outcomes in prepectoral breast reconstruction.

Accreditation

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation

The ASPS designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Recognition Statement

The Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits offered by this activity are enhanced by ASPS Learner Credit Reporting for learners who have opted into this reporting. Successful completion of this CME activity enables active American Board of Surgery (ABS) members the opportunity to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the ABS's Continuous Certification program when claimed within 30 days of completion of the activity.

Participants in ASPS-accredited education who want their CME credits reported to certifying and state licensing boards must opt-in to reporting and add their NPI as well as state license ID and/or collaborating board ID(s) before claiming credit.

AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM:1.0

Patient Safety Credit:0.5

Media:Journal Article, video

Release Date:1/31/2025

Expiration Date: 1/31/2028*

Estimated time to complete this course:1 hour

*Course access ends on course expiration date

Directly provided by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons® (ASPS®)

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The following planners/faculty members/reviewers have no relevant financial relationships or affiliations to disclose:

Akhil K. Seth, MD; Mark Sisco, MD