“My body, my choice”: A qualitative study of women’s mastectomy with flat closure experiences

Breast implant iatrogenics: challenging the safety narrative

“…Moreover, women that choose to undergo an “aesthetic flat closure” following a mastectomy encounter unsupportive healthcare environments ( 50 ). This issue, referred to as “flat denial”, arises when a surgeon either discourages or neglects to provide a flat closure, or leaves excess skin for potential future reconstruction against the patient's wishes.…”