I had a prophylactic double mastectomy 7 years ago due to having BRCA2. I am 38 years old, and not happy with the outcome of the reconstruction. Anything that requires the use of my pec muscle puts me in pain, and my skin is super tight that I’ve lost putting my arms above my head. I also absolutely hate the appearance and have taken to just hiding - can’t wear a bathing suit because you can see all of the dimpling. Can any of this be fixed with a revision?
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Answer: Options for breast reconstruction revision
For nipples that are too low post-mastectomy and reconstruction, a breast lift can be performed to raise the nipple position. Depending on the amount of elevation required, a donut style, lollipop style, or anchor pattern style can be used to raise the nipple and re-drape any loose skin.
If you are unhappy with the shape or symmetry of your implants after breast reconstruction, you may be interested in an implant exchange +/- fat grafting.
Another important consideration for women with a history of breast cancer and radiation is whether or not there is an evidence of capsular...
Yes, your implant plane can be change from over the muscle to under the muscle after breast reconstruction. Under the muscle or dual plane techniques generally to provide a thicker soft tissue coverage, specifically in very thin women.
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