Tampa Breast Reconstruction doctors
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Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon
7009 Dr. Phillips Blvd. Suite 100, Orlando |
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10 answers |
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Paul Albear, MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon
26844 Tanic Drive, Wesley Chapel |
9 answers | |
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Eleanor J. Barone, MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon
3715 W. Azeele St., Tampa |
2 answers | |
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Daniel Greenwald, MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon
1208 East Kennedy Blvd Suite 221, Tampa |
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1 answer |
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Erel Laufer, M.D.
Tampa Plastic Surgeon
35080 Us Highway 19 N, Tampa Bay |
1 answer |
Recent Answers
For tissue expander-to-implant reconstruction following bi-lateral nipple sparing mastectomy for breast cancer, what is a typical follow up schedule starting right after the surgery for exchange to final silicon implants? I understand that healing issues could change the timing and number of post-op visits, but barring serious problems, what is the ideal number and timing over the following weeks and months? Or even years? What might it be for later revision later surgery, if necessary?
whenever possible then every 2-3 days until drains are out, then weekly depending upon chemo and radiation. I wait at least 2-3 months after chemo before performing surgery. Radiation can mean 6 month delays before revisional surgery. I overexpand as much as possible prior to final implant and then plan on revisions at six months to one year after final expansion/chemo/radiation.
My ps does the nipples at the same time of the exchange surgery, from the expanders to the silicone implants. Is this ok? I know my surgeon has a great reputation, but I've heard most Dr's do the nipples at another time. What are your feelings on this? And what input do I have as far as the ending results of the size and shape of the nipples? Meaning, is this totally in the Dr's hands?
Hi there-
It is certainly possible to reconstruct the nipple at the same time as the implant placement, but in my opinion this is much more likely to result in asymmetry or a result you are not pleased with.
After your implants go in, there will be a period during which your outcome will "evolve", with your breasts changing in subtle ways. My preference would be to not put the nipples on until this has occurred.
Ater having a nipple sparing mastectomy on my left breast, I am trying to figure out what breast implant size would most equal my reconstructed breast. My reconstructed breast is a Natrelle Silicone style 45, 460cc, 11.4cm width, 5.9 projection. My right side is a Natrelle silicone style 20, 375cc, 11.7 width, and 4.9 projection. My right side implant appears too small. Before surgery and augmentation, my bra size was a 34 A cup. What size implant on my right side will make me more even.
Hi there-
I would have to agree with my colleague from New York...
This is a decision you will need to trust your surgeon to make, and both your outcome and your relationship with him will be adversely affected by inserting a bunch of opinions from doctors who have neither met you or been involved in your care to date.
Trust is important in good medicine... You've come this far with your surgeon- unless you have reason to not trust him now, follow his recommendations and instructions.
