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Breast implant revision after stage 1 cancer?

olita123Jun 5, 2023
I had stage 1 cancer in my left breast 7 years ago. I now have rupture and contracture in left breast, possible rupture in right breast. I had one week targeted radiation in my left breast following my lumpectomy. Can I get a breast revision, or because of my history is it safer to remove the implant and scar tissue with no replacement?

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACS

Naturally, your breasts sit widely apart and the bases of your breasts cannot be moved. A lower profile does use a wider implant which can push out your edges some. You still will be wide. You might get improvement with fat transfers in the inner and upper areas of your breasts to soften the...

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You have large areolas, ptosis, and asymmetry. My recommendation would be a vertical lift with the same or slightly smaller implants. I would not recommend a Benelli lift to reduce your areolas since this would possibly leave a hypertrophic scar around your areolas.

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Dear Ttrinh793, generally speaking, it is possible to get lateral displacement 1 year after surgery. I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask...

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