I'm 5' 5'' and 150lbs. I currently have 350cc in my expanders and the size is a D cup which is bigger than I want to be when it is done. I'm concerned that the permanent implant will also be too large if my PS uses an implant of the same volume. He tells me the end result will be smaller but I'm concerned at this point with the size.
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Hello! Thank you for your question. After radiation, you have an increased rate of complications including wound problems, infections, thinning of the tissue, and decreased vascularity to the skin/tissue of the area. The best method to reconstruct a breast following...
A nipple can be reconstructed on most patients. Its an office procedure that takes about an hour using local anesthesia. Radiation may make you more susceptible to flap loss during nipple creation and or infection. See me video below on how its done. Best of Luck!