I just recently had bilateral mastectomy with DIEP flap reconstruction. I had DCIS in both and had to stop HRT at time of diagnosis. I went on HRT 6 years ago due to severe and frequent hot flashes. The hot flashes have returned with a vengeance. I am wondering if I will be able to resume HRT given that the breast tissue has been removed.
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It's not wrong to do a DIEP flap and an implant reconstruction. The right answer for you depends on your goals for size and symmetry and whether or not having an implant is acceptable to you. For example, I think that based on your photos your breasts would probably be smaller than...
Hi there,Yes, I think you are right. Removing the sutures will most likely solve your problem. I suggest you book into see your Plastic Surgeon who I'm sure will be very happy to see you for long term follow-up and sort out the sutures for you.All the best,Dean
The most common procedures I perform for a DIEP revision are touchups of the abdominal scar, removing excess tissue from the sides of the chest, minor adjustments to the position or size of the flaps for symmetry, or fat grafting to the upper part of the reconstructed breast. You should...
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