I had reconstruction with implants after bilateral mastectomy. I’ll soon be having the implants removed due to the recent recall by the manufacturer. I’d like to combine the procedures, but wonder if the radiation would cause issues.
Answer: Is a brachioplasty safe after having radiation for breast cancer 16 years ago arm lift arm reduction combined procedure rads Hi Practical6286, Thank you for your question regarding whether a brachioplasty is safe after having radiation for breast cancer 16 years ago and whether you can combine the arm lift with breast implant removal. Radiation does cause scar tissue; however, I am sure that the radiation would have been aimed at your breast and armpit and not your arm. Radiation can make breast surgery more difficult due to scarring and firm tissue. However, radiation should not make the arm lift more difficult. Even if you have had radiation to the breasts and had armpit lymph nodes removed, most plastic surgeons would agree that you could undergo an arm lift, arm reduction, or brachioplasty. You could combine your arm lift with your breast implant exchange. Good luck. I hope I answered your question regarding whether you could have an arm lift surgery 16 years after receiving radiation to your breasts for cancer. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen.
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Answer: Is a brachioplasty safe after having radiation for breast cancer 16 years ago arm lift arm reduction combined procedure rads Hi Practical6286, Thank you for your question regarding whether a brachioplasty is safe after having radiation for breast cancer 16 years ago and whether you can combine the arm lift with breast implant removal. Radiation does cause scar tissue; however, I am sure that the radiation would have been aimed at your breast and armpit and not your arm. Radiation can make breast surgery more difficult due to scarring and firm tissue. However, radiation should not make the arm lift more difficult. Even if you have had radiation to the breasts and had armpit lymph nodes removed, most plastic surgeons would agree that you could undergo an arm lift, arm reduction, or brachioplasty. You could combine your arm lift with your breast implant exchange. Good luck. I hope I answered your question regarding whether you could have an arm lift surgery 16 years after receiving radiation to your breasts for cancer. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen.
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October 8, 2019
Answer: Is Brachioplasty safe after having radiation for breast cancer 16 years ago? I’d to combine it with implant removal. The lymph fluid will have a harder time being absorbed normally if your bilateral mastectomy removed some of the channels that would have carried the fluid, or radiation closed down some of those lymph channels. If so, lymphedema and wound healing following a brachioplasty would be consequences of buildup of lymph fluid. Otherwise, you should be able to proceed with the brachioplasty. Based upon your health history, you may want to discuss staging the implant removal before the brachioplasty with a board certified plastic surgeon.
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October 8, 2019
Answer: Is Brachioplasty safe after having radiation for breast cancer 16 years ago? I’d to combine it with implant removal. The lymph fluid will have a harder time being absorbed normally if your bilateral mastectomy removed some of the channels that would have carried the fluid, or radiation closed down some of those lymph channels. If so, lymphedema and wound healing following a brachioplasty would be consequences of buildup of lymph fluid. Otherwise, you should be able to proceed with the brachioplasty. Based upon your health history, you may want to discuss staging the implant removal before the brachioplasty with a board certified plastic surgeon.
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October 7, 2019
Answer: Brachioplasty 16 years after radiation therapy to the breast? Hi and welcome to our forum!
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October 7, 2019
Answer: Brachioplasty 16 years after radiation therapy to the breast? Hi and welcome to our forum!
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September 30, 2019
Answer: Radiation isn't the Issue What's more important is whether your axillary lymphnodes were removed. If so, you are at risk for chronic lymphadenopathy, and an arm lift would not be advisable. If not, your can proceed with an armlift regardless of radiation therapy.
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September 30, 2019
Answer: Radiation isn't the Issue What's more important is whether your axillary lymphnodes were removed. If so, you are at risk for chronic lymphadenopathy, and an arm lift would not be advisable. If not, your can proceed with an armlift regardless of radiation therapy.
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September 30, 2019
Answer: Brachioplasty and Breast Cancer If you had whole breast radiation as well as radiation therapy to the axilla (did you have lymph nodes that were involved), I would say a brachioplasty procedure would be high risk for you. Wound healing would be an issue as well as arm swelling if you have a package of lymph nodes removed.I would consult with a reputable board certified plastic surgeon to discuss this issue.Hope that helps.
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September 30, 2019
Answer: Brachioplasty and Breast Cancer If you had whole breast radiation as well as radiation therapy to the axilla (did you have lymph nodes that were involved), I would say a brachioplasty procedure would be high risk for you. Wound healing would be an issue as well as arm swelling if you have a package of lymph nodes removed.I would consult with a reputable board certified plastic surgeon to discuss this issue.Hope that helps.
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