I’ve had mastectomy and reconstruction 12 months ago (brca2) Due to an error plus two complications I’ve just had my 5th surgery My first implants were teardrop in error, I had no fullness in the upper pole whatsoever, I have new implants and I’ve went with surgeons judgement on using teardrop again highly cohesive) but I still don’t feel I have the upper pole volume due to having the teardrops, would it look better If I can exchange for round implants or will fat grafting be a better solution
August 27, 2019
Answer: Exchange for round implants? Dear Honest6785,thank you for your question. There is a soft tissue deficit after a mastectomy. To give your the fullness yo want I would consider staging the revision with fat grafting to the upper chest and then, assuming adequate take of the fat graft I would change to a round implant with ADM support of the lower pole. Good luck & hope this helps.James Sheridan,MD
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August 27, 2019
Answer: Exchange for round implants? Dear Honest6785,thank you for your question. There is a soft tissue deficit after a mastectomy. To give your the fullness yo want I would consider staging the revision with fat grafting to the upper chest and then, assuming adequate take of the fat graft I would change to a round implant with ADM support of the lower pole. Good luck & hope this helps.James Sheridan,MD
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August 28, 2019
Answer: Additional surgery Since you are Honest6785 I will be Honest 78910: You don't need anything! You have a nice result following the terrible diagnosis of BRCA2, but you are alive well.....and beautiful. The teardrop, round ....blablablabla is nothing but a side show, a distraction from the unfortunate diagnosis and considerable anxiety you have experienced. No one can blame you, but we have the obligation to protect you. Five surgeries are telling us something: It is your way of feeling alive and fighting. You don't need additional trauma, you are more than beautiful in your present state. Best of luck.
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August 28, 2019
Answer: Additional surgery Since you are Honest6785 I will be Honest 78910: You don't need anything! You have a nice result following the terrible diagnosis of BRCA2, but you are alive well.....and beautiful. The teardrop, round ....blablablabla is nothing but a side show, a distraction from the unfortunate diagnosis and considerable anxiety you have experienced. No one can blame you, but we have the obligation to protect you. Five surgeries are telling us something: It is your way of feeling alive and fighting. You don't need additional trauma, you are more than beautiful in your present state. Best of luck.
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