2 months post double mastectomy-undergoing expansion-prepping for implant exchange. 3 weeks ago expander pushed through muscle (still under the skin-but palpable "bubble"). Released to begin exercise but now affected area is over 5 cm long & breast dropped 1-2 inches.
Am experiencing muscle spasms where Alloderm is attached. Concerned about exercise exacerbating problem and possibility of permanent muscle damage(am exercise freak).Don't care about size.Can dr. repair surgically?What to do?
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Answer: Repair of muscle damage with tissue expansion
Not alll 800cc implants are the same. Just as all D cup breast are not the same. The volume of a 34d is different than a 36d. You chest diameter needs to be measured to determined the best profile and size for your body.
Very commonly patients have hollowing in the upper lateral pole after breast reconstruction and it is more common with implants. Fat grafting may help and you should discuss this with your surgeon.
You are correct to worry about tissue expansion after radiotherapy. Radiation irreversibly damages all tissues and makes tissue expansion very difficult and prone to complications. For this reason most plastic surgeons recommend against using tissue expansion and implants in...