ExaShape is Advanced Biomedical Concept’s biological matrix for breast reconstruction. This article explains what it is and the thinking behind its design, in general terms. It is educational information, not a substitute for the device instructions for use or clinical judgement.
What ExaShape is
ExaShape is a bovine pericardium-derived matrix designed to support a breast implant while encouraging the body to integrate the material. Bovine pericardium is chosen for its strong, highly organised collagen, which provides mechanical support for the implant pocket.
The bilayer idea
ExaShape is engineered as a bilayer membrane. The design intent is to combine mechanical support with a surface that actively encourages fibroblast activity and neovascularisation — in other words, to promote constructive remodelling into vascularised living tissue rather than encapsulation.
Why integration is the point
As explained in our overview of matrix integration, a scaffold that becomes vascularised is nourished, defended and durable. Designing specifically for revascularisation is what distinguishes an engineered matrix from an inert sheet.
Where it fits in technique
ExaShape is used to support and shape the implant pocket, and is well suited to prepectoral, muscle-sparing reconstruction, where the matrix carries more of the mechanical role. It is often complemented by ExaFat for soft-tissue refinement.
The bottom line
ExaShape is a bilayer, bovine pericardium-derived biological matrix engineered to support an implant and encourage revascularisation and integration — a med-tech tool for modern, muscle-sparing reconstruction. Evaluate it against our selection framework and current evidence.
This article is general information, not clinical guidance. Refer to the ExaShape instructions for use and current evidence; suitability is a clinical decision.
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Last reviewed: July 24, 2026.
