Had double mastectomy with reconstruction about three months ago. Discovered a hole on my right breast today where my Ariola/nipple were tattooed on my scar line. Not only is the hole oozing a thick pale yellow substance, it is also allowing air in between my implant and my breast tissue. So if I slightly press on my breast, air will escape through the tiny pinhole. Is this normal? Is this a sign of more things to come?
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Answer: Late Complications after Breast Reconstruction
The free nipple graft technique is essentially a skin graft technique. The grafted nipple/areola relies on the blood supply from the skin on which it is laying. Therefore, it is not uncommon to have partial or incomplete "take" or healing of the grafted tissue. The scabbed area...
Hello. I am so sorry to hear that your TE had to be removed. It takes a number of months for the tissues to soften and be ready to try again.... and each surgeon has their own protocol for this. the best thing to do is discuss this with your plastic surgeon!Good luck.
The short answer to your question is yes - you can opt for a tummy tuck during your implant exchange. Keep in mind, you can opt for autologous reconstruction to restore your breasts using your own tissue using the tummy tuck breast reconstruction procedure (also known as DIEP flap surgery)....
