Unilateral Mastectomy - Reconstruction Options?

September 18, 2015
Asked By:terry2016 in Denver, CO

I had a unilateral mastectomy (left side), and an expander placed 3 weeks ago. My plan was to reconstruct with the DIEP flap procedure. I am concerned about using one implant re: aging/ symmetry/ etc. (I will have a lift/reduction on the right side). Now i'm inclined to do the shorter, less invasive implant surgery for reconstruction. How common is it to reconstruct with an implant after a unilateral mastectomy? what are the risks or concerns of this approach vs. DIEP reconstruction?

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September 21, 2015

Answer: Unilateral mastectomy Reconstruction

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