Itchy implant 10 years postop - is this normal?

It is possible that you are feeling the implant itself, as the skin from a breast reconstruction is typically very thin and the implant is almost always palpable. However, anything that feels like a "lump" or "bump" in a reconstructed breast should be evaluated immediately by your oncologic or...

It is possible to have top surgery with favorable scar position at the level of the breast crease/inferior edge of the pectoralis major muscle and preserve a natural appearing nipple. The technique in question is an inferiorly based, de-epithelialized flap the supports the nipple/areola with its...

I am sorry you had a significant complication after your breast reduction and revision procedure. I strongly recommend allowing your breast scars to mature for a full year (from the time that they were completely healed after the last operation) prior to planning a balancing procedure. Future...

Based on your pictures you have a medial contour abnormality caused by lateral displacement of the implant and a lack of tissue in that area. In general this can be corrected with a lateral capsullorhaphy, in which the surgeon secures the capsule of the implant from the inside outer aspect of...

Depending on the thickness of your skin this may be an option, however following a mastectomy this is considered "prepectoral" breast reconstruction as there is no breast fascia remaining. You should find a plethora of information on prepectoral reconstruction when searching this term. I have...

In general, smoking cessation is recommended for the entirety of the time that you are having reconstruction. Smoking greatly increases your risk of having all complications including skin necrosis, infection, and need for revision. At the minimum you will have to stop smoking 6 weeks prior to...