Howard Perofsky, MD
Macon, GA
Breast Reconstruction | Case Details
This patient is 49 years old and she weighs 173lbs. She is 5'5".
The site of the cancer was the left breast.
The type of cancer was invasive.
Chemotherapy was performed in conjunction with the reconstruction.
The nodal status was 0 of 12.
The tumor was stage I.
The breast reconstruction was delayed post mastectomy.
The autogeneous tissue used was latisimus dorsi with expander.
The preoperative bra size was 38DD.
An implant with an expander was used:
Type of expander: | Inamed |
Initial volume: | 75 cc's |
Final volume: | 375 cc's |
Timing to placement of permanent implant: | 5 months |
Type of implant: | Inamed 363LF saline implant |
Size: | 400 cc's |
The nipple/areola was reconstructed using the C-V type flap technique. The nipple/areola was reconstructed 4 months after breast creation. These photos were taken 1 year, 1 month postoperatively.
Type of Cancer: Invasive
Type of Cancer: 0
Type of Cancer: 12
Timing of placement of permanent implant: 5
Timing after initial breast creation: Delayed
Timing after initial breast creation: 4
Age: 49
Height: 5
Height: 5
Weight: 173
Site of Cancer: Left Breast
Tumor Stage: I
Adjuvant therapy: Chemotherapy
Reconstructive Timing: Delayed
Preoperative Cup Size: 38DD
Technique Used A: C-V type flap
Technique Used B: Expander with Implant
Initial volume (ccs): 75
Type of expander: Inamed
Final volume (ccs): 375
Type of implant: Inamed 363LF saline implant
Size (ccs): 400
Autogenous Tissue: LatisimusDorsiWithExpander
Years between operation and 'after' photos: 1
Months between operation and 'after' photos: 1