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)
• Surveillance imaging after UTM/OTM

You might also want to:

• Listen to Dr Kylie Snook talk about mastectomy and expanders
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Links for this podcast:

• Dr Sanjay's website
• Dr Sanjay on Instagram
• BreastSurgANZ
• Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation

Where you can find Luan:

•  Instagram
•  Website
•  LinkedIn

 

If you’ve found any of the content upsetting, please reach out and get help. Breast Cancer Network Australia has a free confidential helpline – 1800 500 258. Beyond Blue has a range of free resources online, or you can call them 24/7 on 1300 224 636.

 

The information in this podcast does not constitute medical advice. For personalised medical advice you should seek a consult with a FRACS qualified surgeon.

 

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