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What Do You Think of Using Tissue from Reverse Abdominoplasty for Breast Reconstruction?
In 2000 I had a gastric bypass and lost 140lbs. I have had an abdominoplasty, thigh lift and breast reduction. My doctor is suggesting that I go for a reverse abdominoplasty, which I need, and use flaps to build-up/reconstruct my breasts. Any thoughts?
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Can Reverse Tummy Tuck EXCESS tissue be used to Augment Loose, Empty Breasts?
Regarding: "What Do You Think of Using Tissue from Reverse Abdominoplasty for Breast Reconstruction?
In 2000 I had a gastric bypass and lost 140lbs. I have had an abdominoplasty, thigh lift and breast reduction. My doctor is suggesting that I go for a reverse abdominoplasty, which I need, and use flaps to build-up/reconstruct my breasts. Any thoughts?"
What your surgeons is suggesting THEORETICALLY may work IF the Breast ?Lift incisions were ONLY akin deep and NOT full...
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Options for breast reconstruction after weight loss and abdominoplasty
While the procedure you are mentioning has been described, it is not widely employed. It will likely be difficult to obtain enough tissue for breast reconstruction using this technique, and after abdominoplasty, the blood supply to this tissue (and that which remains on your abdomen) may be inadequate-significant complications can occur if the blood supply is inadequate.
If you want to use natural tissue to reconstruct your breasts, there are several possibilities that may...
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Reverse Abdominoplasty and Reconstruction
Interesting option. It is possible and described in the literature. However, for post mastectomy reconstruction, I would be a bit concerned regarding the quality of the blood supply to the tissue. You may be at increased risk for hardening of some of the fat (aka fat necrosis). I would explore all your other options as well with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck.
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I think it is a great idea and it sounds like you are an excellent candidate for this! There are many different techniques that I use in someone that has loss much weight but still has a large amount of loose skin. I suggest you visit my website and watch my videos. I am President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons and one of my specialties is body contouring after weight loss.
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Using Tissue from Reverse Abdominoplasty for Breast Reconstruction
Interesting idea and could work very well. But you did not post photos!! So My guess is YES! Please discuss with the chosen surgeon in detail so you have a full informed consent and understanding.
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Reverse abdominoplasty
First I would make sure that your surgeon is board certified in Plastic surgery. Secondly, I would ask to view his other work in this regard with before and after pictures. I have limited experience is this procedure and the results I have seen have been acceptable but not ideal. Wit the massive weight loss this may be a relatively good procedure, especially in fitting in your clothes.
Best,
Tal Raine MD
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Reverse abdominoplasty
A reverse abdominoplasty is used for tightening the upper abdomen, and sometimes for auto breast augmentation. I personally do not like the scars from this operation and find it very difficult to make nice looking breasts with this tissue.
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Not reliable.
Hello,
I would be more prone to thinking in the way of a traditional TRAM if tissue is the way you want to go. The flap in the reverse abdominoplasty may not be reliable. It might not heal well.
Best Regards,
John Di Saia MD
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Using your own tissue for breast augmentation following massive weight loss
This has essentially been done by other surgeons and one version popularized by Dr. Hurwitz is called the spiral flap. The primary problem is the bulk in the area of the vascular pedicle as well as creating a natural appearing breast crease.
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Reverse abdominoplasty and breast reconstruction
While this is certainly a concept that has been used for post-mastectomy deformities, I suspect that it would be better to use an implant instead. First of all, the extra tissue usually is needed in the superior aspect of the breast. Second, depending on how the excessive reverse abdominoplasty is used, as an advancement flap or a rotational flap, there may be some risk of fat necrosis that may produce unwanted firmness, masses, or radiographic densities. Finally, it would seem to be...
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