FlexHD for Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
This study tests a special type of tissue support (FlexHD Pliable) used during breast reconstruction right after a mastectomy. It may help women who want implants placed above the chest muscle.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman 22 years or older
- You are planning to have a mastectomy (removal of one or both breasts) and immediate breast reconstruction with an implant placed on top of the chest muscle
- You can attend all required study visits and provide informed consent
- You can read and understand English
- You have not had radiation to the chest area in the past or plan to have it after surgery
- You have not used nicotine products (like cigarettes or vaping) in the past month
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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