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Implant Removal

Removal of Bilateral Implants and Mastopexy, A Step-Wise Sequence to Mastectomy.

Removal of Bilateral Implants and Mastopexy, A Step-Wise Sequence to Mastectomy.

There are many different ways to successfully treat or prevent breast cancer in genetically susceptible individuals. In some patients, one of the first steps is to create the best possible shape of the breast for a future mastectomy. In some patients, implants are removed and a mastopexy is performed to place the nipple areola complex in a higher and more…

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Central Lumpectomy and Oncoplastic Reconstruction of Lumpectomy Defects and Removal of Implants

Central Lumpectomy and Oncoplastic Reconstruction of Lumpectomy Defects and Removal of Implants

When tumors are close to the nipple areola complex the nipple is often removed at the time of the lumpectomy to clear the anterior margin. When mammary prosthesis are in place, often the mammary prosthesis can be removed at the time of the lumpectomy procedure. Patients often choose to have their implants removed at the time of lumpectomy as they…

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Implant Removal and Bilateral DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction

Implant Removal and Bilateral DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction

There are a subset of patients who have undergone implant reconstruction following mastectomy and who choose to have their implants removed and their breasts reconstructed with DIEP flaps. The deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap uses the skin and/or fat from the lower abdomen to reconstruct the breast. This flap is helpful to reconstruct the upper pole of the breast…

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Oncoplastic Reconstruction of Lumpectomy Defects and Removal of Mammary Prosthesis-Early Post-Operative Appearance

Oncoplastic Reconstruction of Lumpectomy Defects and Removal of Mammary Prosthesis-Early Post-Operative Appearance

Often patients with breast cancer who undergo lumpectomy have implants in place that may have been ruptured or are not in anatomical position. Often these patients wish to have the mammary prosthesis removed at the time of lumpectomy while their cancer is being effectively treated. Removal of the mammary prosthesis and improvement of the shape of the breast can improve…

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