57 year old woman treated with Love Handle Flap breast reconstruction

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    This 57 year old woman had right breast cancer. She was treated with mastectomy and implant reconstruction by another surgeon. After radiation, her breast skin contracted severely and the implant became exposed and it had to be removed. Years later she found Dr. Rad who performed a love handle flap operation to restore symmetry.
    Tags: age 55-64 , breast cancer , female , 1 year post-op , front view , radiation , reconstructive