Hello, I have been undergoing breast reconstruction for over a year now. I recently had another revision done because of Symmastia. During my operation my surgeon noted that it was odd that my Mesh (acellular dermal matrix) had completely dissolved in a course of 8 months,. What happened here? And how long until this mesh is completely expelled from my body?
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Direct to implant reconstruction is very commonly practiced these days and is the preferred method of reconstruction of many surgeons around the country. However, it does take a team of surgeons, both the oncologic and plastic surgeon, that are familiar with the procedure. This consideration is...
This is something that your surgeons should specifically discuss with you. Only they will know the exact details of the repair in which areas need support and which need a little relief. You are correct. Sometimes there are forces working against each other when you have both symmastia as well...
Any nicotine use will predispose you to some skin necrosis. However, if you are not having a formal reconstruction with implants, the skin necrosis can often be managed conservatively without any other surgery. Without a formal reconstruction, your risk of serious problems such as infection are...
