My Breasts Are Flat Post Reconstruction/Revison

asked 10 months ago by lexie11 in nashville, TN
Latest answer by Andrew P. Trussler, MD
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Tags: 1 week post-op, flat, mastectomy, results

I had bilateral mastectomies with immediate bilateral reconstruction with implants and free nipple grafts 1 week ago. I had 600 cc saline implants before the surgery which were replaced with 800 cc silicone. My breasts are flat and oddly shaped. Will the implants drop like they did after my first surgery and will my breasts become less flat?

5 answers to My Breasts Are Flat Post Reconstruction/Revison

Breast Shape After Breast Reconstruction with Breast Implants: Same Principles

It looks like you likely need a mastopexy or breast lift. Breast shaping principles apply for both cosmetic and reconstruction patients, but the only difference in maintaining skin viability in the post-mastectomy patient, but nipple movement should be straightforward. You would likely need lifting and tightening of the skin, but I would recommend doing this after you are healed. I hope this helps. Dr. Trussler

Andrew P. Trussler, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

www.drtrussler.com

Un happy post mastectomy result

Dear Queenofdiamunds, From your photos I congratulate your surgeon on a great outcome. Reviewing the chart on my desk, the largest implant on the list is 800ccs. Perhaps after a year you could request that some custom larger implant be special ordered to replace your current implants. Until then I would focus on your overall health. Good luck

Craig Harrison, MD
Tyler Plastic Surgeon

Assess your results based on your reconstructive problem

For the type of breast shape you have and the fact of the mastectomies, you have a superb result--symmetrical, normal skin, excellent scar placement, and a normal shape. Congratulations to your surgeon. I hope that you will be able to appreciate what you and your surgeon have achieved.

Mark B. Constantian, MD
Nashua Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reconstruction

Your breasts look recently reconstructed. Give it time to settle in and get its final shape. 800cc implants are pretty large and will drop. Patience is key at this stage Sincerely, Martin Jugenburg, MD