What causes deep internal itching of abdomen after DIEP reconstruction? 6 months post op.

Thanks for your questions.Yes, there are things that can be done.  You have significant asymmetry that is no doubt a problem for you.  In general the options are making one breast bigger or the other smaller to try to match their size and shape. Usually it is easier to make a breast...

This happens. In general, deflation of some or all of the fluid in the expanders is the first step. Usually, a return to the operating room is necessary to best examine and deal with the area of tissue loss.Often after decreasing the fluid in the expander, the skin can be closed primarily. If...

While weight gain/loss typically does not affect breast size as much when breasts are reconstructed with implants, it certainly can.It depends a lot on the amount of subcutaneous fat that is left following mastectomy. If weight is gained or lost, this layer of fat can be affected.It is not...

Thank you for your question.  Unfortunately, without seeing pictures, it is hard to start coming up with a reconstructive plan.  The types of reconstructive options are various, and really depend on what needs to be reconstructed.  I recommend speaking with a board certified...

Two possibilities come to mind. The first and most common is that there is nothing wrong, one breast feels more firm and they will feel the same after implants are placed.The other is that you might be losing some fluid from the softer expander side, especially if there is a noticeable change in...

A tissue expander is like a balloon.  As it fills, the entire expander fills.  However, the shape of the expander is such that as it fills more and more towards its capacity, the bottom expands more ( tear drop shape).  Often you do not see the bottom expansion until you get...