Can Breast implants 4 years after DIEP flap reconstruction help fill out upper pole? (Had fat injections and it all absorbed)

December 12, 2013
Asked By:Kitty2013

I had prophylactic, skin/nipple sparing double mastectomy with sailin implants in 2006. Complications and infections followed. right implant removed for 1 year. 2008 had DIEP flap with good results. lost 50 pounds and unhappy with the look of upper pole of breasts. Chest is flat down to the fuller flap portion of breasts. Is it a reasonable expectation to have an implant put in to fill the upper pole of the breast? Would it be best placed under muscle or over? I had fat grafting 85%is gone.

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Answer: Yes breast implants can be used to fill out you upper pole.

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Answer: Yes breast implants can be used to fill out you upper pole.

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