49 yrs, 173 lbs,5’1”. 7 breast surgeries in 3 yrs. Recently found out on X-ray that I have multiple staples from axilla down ribs and across ribs. Nothing on OR report about them. Severe pain since last revision for pocket failure/ caps contraction. Being told nothing can be done but removing implants. Told staples used for bleeders. Ignoring my concern and issues with the staples. Uncertain where to start.
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Thank you for your inquiry. You have been through a lot and pain is an unfortunate yet not surprising sequela after your difficult course this far. The “staples” are actually small vascular clips used to control bleeding and are likely not the cause of your pain. That said, your plastic sur...
If you want to continue using implants then perhaps you would benefit from a lift, revision of your previous reconstruction and placement of implants retro-pectoral, if they are in front of the muscle. Also, the implants can be removed and fat transfers can be done and then the implants...
Thank you for your question. Fat transfer can be extremely successful after radiotherapy and is often used to 1) provide more coverage and volume and 2) increase oxygen to the radiated tissue "providing reduced pain and other symptoms of radiation induced injury" ASAP 2021. You may benefit...
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