Breast Reconstruction
Case: 5160
61-year-old female with right breast cancer. Prior to surgery she had very droopy breasts (ptosis). With the mastectomy, both nipples and areolas were removed . Reconstruction was done in 1-step procedure, with silicone implants and reduction of the breast size. The nipples were then reconstructed under local anesthesia in office.
Case: 5164
This 62-year-old woman had breast cancer in her right breast. She opted for bilateral mastectomies and during that surgery nipples were removed. She desired to have perkier breasts than before her surgery. A 2-stage reconstruction was done. First using tissue expanders to stretch the skin and second, introduction of permanent implant and nipple reconstruction. This gave her very perky breasts compared to before her surgery.
Case: 5165
This 50-year-old woman had cancer in her right breast. She had started with very large breasts. She desired reduction of her breast size during the reconstruction. The general surgeon removed both nipples and areolas. The reduced breast was reconstructed in 2 stages. First, with the silicone implant bilaterally, and second stage, the nipples and areolas were reconstructed.
Case: 5184
This women presented with malignancy of her right breast. Post mastectomy, Dr. DeRoberts performed bilateral reconstruction. Many women choose surgery to remove an entire breast to treat or prevent breast cancer, they have the option of having the shape of both breasts rebuilt as in this case.