Can you have implants with a diep flap?

February 5, 2015
Asked By:Edandkeitha in Fayetteville, TN

In December 2006 I had a right side mastectomy. As my plastic surgeon just told me I was botched and that the doctor removed nearly all of my muscle wall too. I have been referred to Vanderbilt where hopefully they can do the diep flap surgery. My left breast is a full D and will be getting it "plumped" back up so to speak. The problem is that I only have a little abdominal fat. Can the doctor put an implant under the flap and if so when

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