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DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction

DIEP flap breast reconstruction is an excellent option for a unilateral mastectomy in a patient with the appropriate body habitus. The unilateral autologous reconstruction can match the contralateral breast well with respect to shape. Size can also be matched well, depending on the abdominal donor site. Autologous flap reconstructions tolerate radiation therapy well. This is a right unilateral DIEP flap…

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Abdominoplasty

Abdominoplasty is an operation that can effectively help to improve the contour of the abdomen. There is a significant amount of healing and patient compliance post-operatively that is required with abdominal binders and JP drains. Protein nutrition is important and patients are instructed to consume 80-100 grams of protein daily to facilitate healing.

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Bilateral Implant Breast Reconstruction Following Mastectomy

Bilateral implant breast reconstruction following bilateral mastectomy is a common procedure. The aesthetic outcome of the reconstruction is often determined by the quality of the mastectomy skin and the relation of the tissue characteristics and the implant. In patients who choose to undergo implant reconstruction I often indicate that the best outcomes and most durable reconstruction are the patients who…

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Immediate Implant Reconstruction following Unilateral Mastectomy

In general implant mastectomy reconstruction takes place in two stages. At the time of the mastectomy a tissue expander is inserted beneath the pectoralis major muscle and a piece of acellular dermal matrix or Strattice is inserted to provide support to the tissue expander. There are times, albeit rare, when I proceed with immediate insertion of mammary prosthesis. Patients who…

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