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Implant reconstruction
involves the placement of an expander implant under the breast muscle. This
expander is empty or minimally inflated at the time of placement. The woman then
returns to the doctors office weekly for an average of 4-6 weeks to have the
expander sequentially inflated. Saline is added in the doctors office until a
satisfactory size and stretched skin is available to make a new breast mound.
Then, in an outpatient procedure the expander is removed and a permanent implant
is placed in the expanded breast pocket. This permanent implant can be saline or
silicone. (Silicone implants are still under investigation and used only in
reconstructive procedures). The opposite breast can be addressed (i.e.
augmented, lifted, reduced) at that time to match the breasts for symmetry.
Problems that can occur with implant reconstruction include firmness, wrinkling,
deflation, infection, and extrusion. Patients who have or know they are going to
have radiation therapy are at particular risk of complications when implants are
used for reconstruction. Therefore implant reconstructions are not usually
performed on patients with a radiation therapy history.
Autogenous Reconstruction
Dr. Gary J. Rosenbaum,
M.D., P.A.
Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Staff Office Pavillion
4302 Alton Rd, Suite 420
Miami Beach, FL 33140
Phone: (305) 538-7726
Facsimile: (305) 538-7725
Email: info@miamidiepflap.com
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