Case Categories: Breast Reconstruction

This patient underwent bilateral mastectomies for breast cancer using an inframammary fold incision to preserve the nipple–areolar complexes. Immediate breast reconstruction was performed by Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ruter during the same operative setting with implant placement and biologic mesh used as an internal bra for structural support.

Her initial reconstruction healed well; however, residual cancer was later identified at the nipple–areolar complexes. As part of her oncologic management, she subsequently underwent excision of both nipples and areolas to ensure complete cancer removal.