Two weeks ago I had a bilateral nipple sparing mastectomy with reconstruction with tissue expanders. They removed 372g from left and 402g from right. The ps was able to fill 300cc in each side of tissue expanders. I am worried about the right side - there is a lot of skin sagging. It wasn't as bad until I went to my first physical therapy session yesterday (not sure if there is a correlation). I have not yet had any subsequent fills. Will this sagging impact the end result? Thanks, LAF
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Dear lkt,
I agree with the other posters. First and foremost, you should check in with your surgeon. It is common to have post-mastectomy neuralgia (pain) where the mastectomy cut the nerve endings. Steroids and nerve pain medications may be all you need, spending on your in-person exam...
Dear Chrisinda,
Your plastic surgeon knows best, for sure but if there is concern for infection the implants should come out, not be deflated. If they are not infected or exposed, deflation is a great idea, and that area of skin loss might even heal-in better than cutting it out and re-closing...
Looking at the pictures the TE are in place and are inflating the superior portion of the breast and have not expanded the bottom of the breast. This has allowed the Nipples and areola to be too low, therefore in my opinion you will need to have a lift to raise your nipples. You have...
