Due to breast cancer I had a lumpectomy and radiation on right breast in 2009. Now I got breast cancer on my left breast. I will be having a bilateral mastectomy next month. Can my tummy tissue be used for reconstruction if I had liposuction in 2005?
Answer: Tummy tuck reconstruction At the time of breast
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May 15, 2018
Answer: DIEP Flap after Liposuction Hello and thank you for your question. Breast reconstruction using abdominal tissue, known as a DIEP flap, is an excellent way to create a natural breast mound without the need for implants. Previous liposuction is not necessarily a contraindication for using tissue in this area, but you should be assessed via a CT scan to ensure this procedure would be safe for you. If there is not sufficient tissue in the abdomen, there are other areas where tissue can be removed and transferred into the breast for reconstruction. For example, you could consider a PAP flap for breast reconstruction instead, where the donor site would be the gluteal fold. Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in breast reconstruction using flap procedures to ensure the best possible outcome for you. Good luck on a safe and successful mastectomy and reconstruction process.
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May 15, 2018
Answer: DIEP Flap after Liposuction Hello and thank you for your question. Breast reconstruction using abdominal tissue, known as a DIEP flap, is an excellent way to create a natural breast mound without the need for implants. Previous liposuction is not necessarily a contraindication for using tissue in this area, but you should be assessed via a CT scan to ensure this procedure would be safe for you. If there is not sufficient tissue in the abdomen, there are other areas where tissue can be removed and transferred into the breast for reconstruction. For example, you could consider a PAP flap for breast reconstruction instead, where the donor site would be the gluteal fold. Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in breast reconstruction using flap procedures to ensure the best possible outcome for you. Good luck on a safe and successful mastectomy and reconstruction process.
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Answer: DIEP flaps can be performed after liposuction A DIEP flap can be performed following liposuction if enough fat is still present under your abdominal skin in order to reconstruct a breast to your satisfaction. It is also very common to order either a CT angiogram or MR angiogram prior to surgery to evaluate the perforators going to the DIEP flap and ensure that they weren't damaged during your liposuction procedure. It would also be helpful to know what type of liposuction was performed. Traditional liposuction causes less scarring under the skin than energy based liposuction, such as ultrasound or laser assisted liposuction.
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Answer: DIEP flaps can be performed after liposuction A DIEP flap can be performed following liposuction if enough fat is still present under your abdominal skin in order to reconstruct a breast to your satisfaction. It is also very common to order either a CT angiogram or MR angiogram prior to surgery to evaluate the perforators going to the DIEP flap and ensure that they weren't damaged during your liposuction procedure. It would also be helpful to know what type of liposuction was performed. Traditional liposuction causes less scarring under the skin than energy based liposuction, such as ultrasound or laser assisted liposuction.
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June 11, 2018
Answer: Abdominal flap for breast reconstruction after Liposuction. Hello. Thank you very much for your question. YES! Tummy tissue can be used for breast reconstruction after liposuction. In my patients that have had liposuction, I ALWAYS get imaging such as a CT Angiogram of the abdomen to look at the vessels to see if they are in tact to perform a DIEP Flap.
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June 11, 2018
Answer: Abdominal flap for breast reconstruction after Liposuction. Hello. Thank you very much for your question. YES! Tummy tissue can be used for breast reconstruction after liposuction. In my patients that have had liposuction, I ALWAYS get imaging such as a CT Angiogram of the abdomen to look at the vessels to see if they are in tact to perform a DIEP Flap.
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February 19, 2018
Answer: Breast reconstruction Having liposuction does not exclude you from using your abdominal tissues for breast reconstruction. I have performed the DIEP flaps on many patients who have had prior liposuction. Make sure you see a PS who specializes in this procedure.
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February 19, 2018
Answer: Breast reconstruction Having liposuction does not exclude you from using your abdominal tissues for breast reconstruction. I have performed the DIEP flaps on many patients who have had prior liposuction. Make sure you see a PS who specializes in this procedure.
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