Is a double mastectomy and tummy tuck done together with reconstructive surgery using the excess stomach fat possible?

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As I was adopted I have limited medical history. I have had several breast cancer scares over the years and after my adoptive mum whom died through breast cancer am very scared. I had a total hysterectomy in 2000 aged 34 and was on HRT until last year when was advised to stop due to breast cancer risks. I have hot flushes, disturbed sleep, extreme joint pain in hips and knees since I stopped taking it. I would prefer to have this done so can get on with my life and take HRT again if needed.

Michael J. Weinberg, MD · Answer

Thanks for this question.If you are having breast reconstruction, then you can consider using the fat from your lower abdomen. This can take the form of DIEP flaps or TRAM flaps. When you do either of those surgeries then you essentially get a tummy tuck. Ofcourse one has to be a candidate for these operations.Please find a surgeon that does these surgeries frequently. They will be able to go through all the options with you.All the best.

Peter A. Aldea, MD · Answer

You are asking several questions on one. 1. Since you are adopted your adopted mother's cancer history is very unlikely to apply to you. If he next thing close to a history for assessing risk is to check yourself for having some genes associated with breast cancer.  2. However you state that you already have scars from Brest cancer procedures. The reconstructive approach would vary if these were biopsy scars or lumpectomy scars especially if they were accompanied by radiation. 3. Using tummy skin fat and a piece of muscle has been a common way to reconstruct one or both breasts for over 30 years. There are several ways of doing so and using microsurgery has eliminated the need of removing a large piece of muscle which may be associated with weakness and hernias. You may want to look up the DIEP flap. Good LuckPeter Aldea, MDMemphis, TN

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