Patient 16
Breast Reconstruction
Patient Details
PRE-PECTORAL BREAST RECONSTRUCTION
70 year old woman. 5’3” 165 lbs. Underwent left mastectomy for DCIS with microinvasion. She opted for immediate reconstruction with tissue expander placed underneath her muscle. Patient then had a significant animation deformity (movement of implant when left arm is used), which also caused her pain. When replacing tissue expander, her implant was converted to prepectoral (above the muscle). A 590cc ultra high profile gel implant was placed. SPY was used to confirm vascularity. Right mastopexy was done at the same time for symmetry. It was later offered to revise left breast for better contour, and reconstruct a nipple, but patient is happy at this time. Photos taken 7 months postoperative.
