Factors Influencing the Aesthetic Outcome and Quality of Life After Breast Reconstruction

Abstract

The aesthetic result and QOL after breast reconstruction for breast cancer treatment are positively influenced by the use of autologous tissue and bilaterality. Factors that negatively influenced the aesthetic result and the QOL include use of RTx, a higher number of surgeries needed for the reconstruction, reoperations due to complications, higher body mass index, and a longer time elapsed between reconstruction and the questionnaire.