Effect of Body Mass Index on Outcomes after Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction

Background: Body mass index has been shown to be a predictor of outcomes after subpectoral expander/implant reconstruction, with every unit increase in body mass index increasing the risk of complications by approximately 6 percent. The effect of body mass index on complications after prepectoral reconstruction has not yet been evaluated and is the purpose of this study. Methods: A total of 366 reconstructed breasts from 197 patients were...