I had a bilateral 2001 did not have reconstruction until 2006 have had a few surgeries . recently had a rupture in one breast aand a scar revision on the other breast in March 2010 recently July 15th repaired a rotation in the breast that the rupture was repaired. Today I noticed black and blue discoloration in the other breast.What could this mean?
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Hello! Thank you for your question! Typically after completion of chemotherapy, there is a waiting period of at least 4 weeks in order to allow your body to recover after the chemotherapy. This increases your immune system and will significantly decrease your complication rate...
Radiation treatments always make these cases more difficult. Hardening may reflect the scarring around the implant. If this doesn't resolve it can become even more bothersome. If the entire implant becomes firm I usually remove the devices as well as the scar and replace it...
Hi, I'm an expert in oncoplastic breast reconstruction, and use the term to mean reconstruction of a breast, specifically and only in the setting of breast conservation. I don't use the term when referring to post mastectomy reconstruction.There are many different techniques that exist, however...
