Risk factors for complications following immediate tissue expander based breast reconstruction in Taiwanese population

We provided evidence that racial disparities have an impact on the risk factors for complications associated with tissue expander breast reconstruction. BMI ≥ 24 kg/m2 was the only risk factor significantly associated with complications. Clinically, BMI ≥ 24 kg/m2, rather than the standard definition of obesity (BMI > 30 kg/m2), may be a more suitable cutoff point for risk in patients of Asian ethnicity.