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What happens to my stomach muscles after Tram flap reconstruction?

Will it look obvious that I had surgery? Would a reconstruction not using muscle look different?

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How do I know if a pedicled or a free Tram flap is the best option for me?

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Andrew Bonett, MD

TRAM flaps are becoming somewhat antiquated these days with improvements in autologous reconstruction (using your own tissue instead of implants). TRAM (transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous) flap means using your "six pack" muscle and overlying skin for the breast reconstruction. If it's...

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I had a tram flap reconstruction in 2012 and I regret ever doing it. possible to get them removed and have nothing?

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Dallas Buchanan, MD

Thank you for your question. Sorry to hear about your anxiety and concerns. The short answer to your question is yes, because of your history of breast cancer, you can elect to have your normal breast removed and you can also opt to have your reconstructed breast removed as well. Before you go ...

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Do compression garments help with drainage tubes?

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Lewis Albert Andres, MD

Hello!  Thank you for your question.  Drainage tubes along with compression are often used following such a procedure as you had. They are meant to remove the fluid from the potential space created during your surgery and allow adherence of your overlying tissue back down to the...

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How much should I weigh in order to jave tram flap reconstruction?

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Adam Bryce Weinfeld, MD

At 245 you might be at higher risk for complications.  It is important to know your BMI and were you "carry" your weight.  Also patients are becoming more sophisticated regarding DIEP flap surgery.  Many want to know that truly no muscle was taken.  So I offer to show them...

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