I had invasive ductal carcinoma and had bilateral mastectomy radiation to right breast, reconstruction 2 years later. Tissue expanders, don't know size- I have high profile 400cc implants, they look flat and sagging now, especially radiated side. I would love to go bigger and feel better, or is it too late. My skin is soft and pliable. I am 5ft. 5 in weight 132 llbs. Praying this is possible. Is the procedure to revise size the same as initial placement? What is recovery time?
Answer: Yes. From your description and photos it appears you can most likely have a significant improvement with revision reconstructions and upsizing your implants. This is fairly straight forward surgery. Consult with your plastic surgeon or another board certified plastic surgeon with experience in all aspects of aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery. Best of luck to you. There is indeed hope.
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Answer: Yes. From your description and photos it appears you can most likely have a significant improvement with revision reconstructions and upsizing your implants. This is fairly straight forward surgery. Consult with your plastic surgeon or another board certified plastic surgeon with experience in all aspects of aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery. Best of luck to you. There is indeed hope.
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Answer: Bigger size after tissue expander reconstruction Hi and thanks for your question,
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Answer: Bigger size after tissue expander reconstruction Hi and thanks for your question,
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August 22, 2017
Answer: Help assessing variables. When you have that much history of breast surgery and radiation, there are lots of opportunities for problems. If your skin is soft and mobile, that is better, and if you breasts seem empty, there may be room for more volume. As always, a visit to a board certified plastic surgeon who has enthusiasm for breast reconstruction will be necessary to determine your best course. I hope it goes well for you.
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August 22, 2017
Answer: Help assessing variables. When you have that much history of breast surgery and radiation, there are lots of opportunities for problems. If your skin is soft and mobile, that is better, and if you breasts seem empty, there may be room for more volume. As always, a visit to a board certified plastic surgeon who has enthusiasm for breast reconstruction will be necessary to determine your best course. I hope it goes well for you.
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August 22, 2017
Answer: Looks like it...but it depends It certainly looks like you might be able to get a bigger implant. It does depend on how soft your tissues are and how much give they have, especially on the radiated side. How much bigger you can go will depend on what your tissues are like. Radiated tissue generally doesn't allow for much stretch. See what you're Plastic Surgeon says, it certainly does look like your tissues could handle a little bit more volume. Good Luck!
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August 22, 2017
Answer: Looks like it...but it depends It certainly looks like you might be able to get a bigger implant. It does depend on how soft your tissues are and how much give they have, especially on the radiated side. How much bigger you can go will depend on what your tissues are like. Radiated tissue generally doesn't allow for much stretch. See what you're Plastic Surgeon says, it certainly does look like your tissues could handle a little bit more volume. Good Luck!
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August 21, 2017
Answer: Implant exchange It might be possible to go larger. you would have to be seen in person to see how supple your tissues are. Good luck.
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August 21, 2017
Answer: Implant exchange It might be possible to go larger. you would have to be seen in person to see how supple your tissues are. Good luck.
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