Can breast reconstruction (DIEP Flap) result in telangiectasia on the chest? PS has lied to me in the past;

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I had DIEP flap d/t BRCA 15 mos. ago. (no cancer) I noticed telangiectasia on left chest near sternum where rib was removed after the surgery in 2-3 spots (never had this pre op). It is still there. PS said this is common after breast recon. But, I am not finding this is true anywhere I look on line. Question: is this PS lying to me? He has lied to me once or twice before. I am going elsewhere for a revision. I also have Upper Pole deformity. He said this is because I didn't have enough fat.

Michael Orseck, MD · Answer

Telangiectasias can occur after ANY operation.  It is due to new blood vessels that form in response to wound healing.  Most of the time they go away after healing is complete, sometimes they don't.  Many times they can be treated with several laser treatments.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Telangiectasias can happen after any surgery and after radiation or healing of almost any sort........

Robert Whitfield, MD · Answer

I have seen telangiectasia most commonly after radiation.  If there is an opportunity to fat graft the area then I believe this can be treated effectively.  I perform fat grafting after breast reconstruction routinely to improve any contour problems as well as improve volume.

Can breast reconstruction (DIEP Flap) result in telangiectasia on the chest? PS has lied to me in the past;

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