Hi: 7 years ago I had breast cancer, had a lumpectomy, then had radiation. Then 3 years later I had another cancer event in a different location on the same breast, so I had a mastectomy. I tried an immediate expander and implant, but it failed due to an infection pretty quickly. Since then I have had nothing. I now want to try the expander/implant again at the recommendation of a good PS who thinks I have about a 75% chance of success this time. Do you think this makes sense? I have 3 young children and really want to avoid the tram process if possible, but I would love to throw out my inserts. Any input is much appreciated!! Stephanie
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You can absolutely have breast reconstruction revision surgery if you are unhappy with your results after your first reconstruction. Breast reconstruction is a journey and often requires more than one surgery to deliver the type of results that make you feel whole again.
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Theoretically your insurance is required to cover all breast reconstruction required following breast cancer surgery. The problem is that fat grafting is a new technique and may be considered "experimental" by your insurance company. A strong letter of necessity with pre-authorization from the...
Thank you for your question. I have been in practice for over 30 years, and revision breast surgery is a large portion of my practice. I can give you a few perspectives. The most important thing would be to perform an internal bra/capsulorrhaphy procedure. Additionally, I tend to like the...
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