I hope this question doesn't sound silly. So, if I have 650cc implants after a double mastectomy, can sleeping on my stomach eventually cause my ribs to cave in slightly? I wouldn't want to end up with less space for my lungs as I age. Thanks for your answers, I hope this question wasn't too ridiculous!!
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Thanks for your question. Although DIEP flap reconstruction is considered the gold standard and is suitable for the majority of patients seeking total autologous reconstruction, there are a number of reasons why your surgeon may have offered a thigh flap as an alternative:
- your abdomen is not...
Based on your photos, I assume you had implants that have been removed. Likely the capsule was thickened and was removed as well . Were the implants subglandular? The resultant deformity can be improved with scar release and fat grafting though it may require more than one surgery. A secondary...
Thanks for sharing your pictures. Looks like the nipples are both viable. Its not unusual to have some scabbing at the nipple after the procedure. The scabs will fall off and the nipple will be viable and pink again.