biostudies-literatureUnknown45(2)Vidya RSubpectoral breast reconstruction using implants and meshes have been used widely in Europe, the United States and the United Kingdom. Although this technique has several advantages, animation deformity is a well-documented problem. We propose a new grading system to classify breast animation in patients undergoing subpectoral implant based breast reconstruction. We also discuss different techniques to avoid and correct animation deformity.Archives of plastic surgery185-190https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC5869433biostudies-literatureManagement based on grading of animation deformity following implant-based subpectoral breast reconstruction.PMC5869433Salem FVidya RSircar TTafazal HIqbal FMfalseManagement based on grading of animation deformity following implant-based subpectoral breast reconstruction.Subpectoral breast reconstruction using implants and meshes have been used widely in Europe, the United States and the United Kingdom. Although this technique has several advantages, animation deformity is a well-documented problem. We propose a new grading system to classify breast animation in patients undergoing subpectoral implant based breast reconstruction. We also discuss different techniques to avoid and correct animation deformity.2018-01-01T00:00:00Z2018 Mar2025-04-18T20:16:23.124Z2019-03-26T23:25:55ZS-EPMC58694332956647010.5999/aps.2017.01242