I had a bilateral mastectomy 1 year ago and am now in the process of filling my expanders. I've been trying to lose weight but have a goal of 30 more lbs; if I lose this much after my implants are inserted, could it result in any cosmetic issues with my breasts or surrounding tissue? Thank you!
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December 17, 2016
Answer: We'll losing weight adversely affect the cosmetic outcome of my breast reconstruction?
Staples are generally used to close the skin incision and therefore are usually removed after surgery. However small clips may be used during surgery to prevent blood vessels from bleeding and these are not removed and will show up on imaging studies such as xrays.
I would suggest waiting until you are older when your breasts have fully grown. If you are still unhappy with them, then you will need your parent's permission if you are still a minor.
There are options regarding change the Upper pole areas that are hollow with fat grafting. The tightness you feel and the heaviness are much more difficult to comment on without an examination. We would be happy to see you in Austin if that is possible for you.
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