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Without knowing exactly what your concerns are and also reviewing your photos, I can only speak in general terms.Revision surgery following breast reconstruction, including DIEP flaps, is common and generally is necessary for best results.Options include:- nipple and areola reconstruction- fat grafting- revision of scars by excision and restoring, both of breast and donor site (i.e. your abdomen)- liposuction of the flap, chest wall or donor site- addition or exchange of a breast implantI suggest you consult an experienced plastic surgeon in your area for an opinion. They will be able to assess you individually and advise your best options and their cost.All the best,Dean
Without seeing a photo the basics have to do with whether you had an immediate or delayed reconstruction. The immediate reconstruction is usually done through a circular incision around the areola and can be the easiest to revise.
This would potential represent return of sensation to an area. Sometimes simple use of anti-inflammatories like allege or ibuprofen will resolve this felling.
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...
I would follow your PS's advice and allow the tissue to demarcate and then determine whether a flap or primary closure will be necessary. It is difficult to assess skin elasticity and tension from simple pictures so having your doctor help you assess this with an examination is important...
