Characteristics | Breast reconstruction (n = 10) | Breast Augmentation (n = 11) |
---|---|---|
Age | ||
18–30 | 0 | 1 |
31–50 | 1 | 10 |
> 50 | 9 | |
Member of breast cancer support group | ||
Yes | 6 | 0 |
No | 4 | 11 |
Site of surgery | ||
Overseas | 0 | 2 |
Australia | 10 | 9 |
Years since implant surgery | ||
< 1 year | 2 | 6 |
1–5 years | 4 | 3 |
5–10 years | 4 | 2 |
Place of residence | ||
In a major city | 7 | 5 |
< 2 h from a major city | 2 | 6 |
> 2 h from a major city | 1 | 0 |
Number of implant revisions | ||
No revisions | 5 | 6 |
1–3 revisions | 3 | 4 |
> 3 revisions | 2 | 1 |
Type of implant | ||
Tissue expander | 1 | 0 |
Silicone | 9 | 11 |
Non-silicone | 0 | 0 |