P.s. measured my ribs and I measure 12.5... my surgeon only uses saline implants which I am fine with. I was a 38DD before cancer. October 25 is the surgery day for expanders. Wish me luck!
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The immediate nipple sparing mastectomy reconstruction involves many judgement calls. in his opinion it was safe to expand a little further. the partial loss of a nipple is not unusual and usually jeals quite nicely. be patient
You are correct. Previous abdominal surgery does not rule out a DIEP flap. Preoperative imaging such as a CTA or MRA can ensure the perforators and pedicle are intact and usable for your reconstruction. My preferred autologous option in thin women is an Extended DIEP flap following surgical...
You are only a month out so there is still the potential for the radiated side to "relax" and settle. With that being said, Your radiated side will likely remain higher than the non radiated side. In the photos, your non-radiated side looks larger and the inframammary fold appears lower. Both of...