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Darrick E. Antell, MD answers: Reconstruction after mastactomy

I had one breast removed and am going through the reconstruction process. My current size is a small B, appx 340 cc in volume in the good breast. I am considering going to a full 500cc. So a full 500cc silicone gel implant to the removed breast and augmenting the the other to match with a smaller implant (150). I think that will give me a full size C but don't know for sure. I am 5'11 and 155 lb, long torso. I am still very active so want to keep it comfortable but be a little fuller.


Darrick E. Antell, MD
3 months ago

I believe that you need to be examined in person to better answer your question. What you have described seems reasonable for someone of your frame, but there is a whole lot more information needed, in order to give you a more specific answer.

Discuss your particular concerns with your surgeon.

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A: Breast reconstruction after mastectomy.

George J. Beraka, MD
3 months ago

Hi!

Your plan sounds reasonable. Here are 2 specific suggestions:

1)  It is often necessary to do a little breast lift as well as augmentation in your normal breast, because the reconstructed breast will not sag at all, and you want the best possible symmetry.

2)  In NYC, we use disposable implant sizers during surgery to see exactly which  breast implants will give you a full C cup and make you symmetrical.  Then we open the correct permanent implants.  This way there is no guess work!

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