What can be done to correct the appearance of sunken cleavage area after LD Flap reconstruction? (photos)

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Hi can anyone help with my situation. I had expander with mastectomy for breast cancer recurrance iand previously had radiotheraphy in 2017. Then it was decided to do the LD flap and implant togethet last November. When I saw it at 1st it looked really flat and wide under the arm. It has gone down under the arm but now still out a bit, wide looking and sunk in cleavage area. Expansion was 450cc and implant used is mentor 300cc, CPG 311. It looks too wide and flat.

David Branch, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  As you are now a year out from your surgery I recommend following up with your surgeon for an in-person evaluation. Based on your photos I suspect you are a candidate for a breast revision.  FAt grafting is a beneficial procedure to help implants and address indentation.  It is also beneficial for patients with history of radiation like yourself, by promoting oxygenation to the tissue.  Hope this helps!

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What can be done to correct the appearance of sunken cleavage area after LD Flap reconstruction? (photos)

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BREAST RECONSTRUCTION WITH LATISSIMUS FLAP PROVIDERS NEAR YOU