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Based on the pictures posted, there is redness, swelling and an open wound. You need all your wounds to heal completely first then start the discussion with the plastic surgeon for appropriate way of reconstructionSamir Shureih MD. FACSsshureih@msn.com
In your picture there in an open wound. I would not recommend and implant at this point.Threebasic forms of breast reconstruction exist. You can use your own tissue,implants or a combination of the previous two techniques. Your own tissue canbe used in the form of the DIEP flap, PAP flap, SGAP flap or fat grafting.Implants can be done in one stage or two stage. Two stage reconstructions arestarted by placing expanders at the time of mastectomy. Once they expanders areplaced they are able to be inflated as determined by wound healing. The finaltime consists of combining any of the above techniques.
Hello! Thank you for your question. I agree with what your plastic has told you. In most surgeons' hands, the 2-stage tissue expander to implant breast reconstruction will create better results given the more gradual stretching of the muscle/tissue, the ability to control the...
Usually has to do with the capsule or scar around the implant. This can worsen with time. There are alternatives to implants if the pain becomes worse.Three basic forms of breast reconstruction exist. You can use your own tissue, implants or a combination of the previous two...
I currently use Sientra or Natrelle expanders. I only place shaped implants to give a more natural appearance. The thinner you are the more obvious the implants become. I tend to fat graft my thinner patients more often because they lack the soft tissues to cover the edges of...