Unhappy with Reconstruction After Mastectomy?

Without an exam or even photos, it is impossible to render an opinion. However, given the fact that you have concerns and don't feel your plastic surgeon is listening to you, I would advise a second opinion.

I recommend getting a second opinion. It is difficult to know your options without an in-person consultation. My best guess is there are options to correct your complaints. Good luck!

You can use your own tissue!Three
basic forms of breast reconstruction exist. You can use your own tissue,
implants or a combination of the previous two techniques. Your own tissue can
be used in the form of the DIEP flap, PAP flap, SGAP flap or fat grafting.
Implants can be done in one stage or two stage. Two stage reconstructions are
started by placing expanders at the time of mastectomy. Once they expanders are
placed they are able to be inflated as determined by wound healing. The final
time consists of combining any of the above techniques.



If
you are interested in being seen in Austin please give us a call. I know
this is a difficult time for you. The majority of my practice is devoted
to reconstruction for women with breast cancer or who are BRCA+