Michael Bogdan, MD, MBA, FACS
Grapevine, TX
Breast Reconstruction | Case Details
This patient is 33 years old and she weighs 148lbs. She is 5'7".
The site of the cancer was the right breast.
The type of cancer was ductal.
Chemotherapy was performed in conjunction with the reconstruction.
The nodal status was 2 of 6.
The tumor was stage II.
The breast was reconstructed immediately after mastectomy.
The preoperative bra size was 36 B.
An implant with an expander was used:
Type of expander: | Medium Height Contour Profile |
Initial volume: | 60 cc's |
Final volume: | 720 cc's |
Timing to placement of permanent implant: | 7 months |
Type of implant: | Smooth, Round, High Profile |
Size: | 650 cc's |
The nipple/areola was reconstructed using the Tattoo & Flap technique. The nipple/areola was reconstructed 5 months after breast creation. These photos were taken 5 months postoperatively.
Type of Cancer: Ductal
Type of Cancer: 6
Age: 33
Height: 5
Weight: 148
Site of Cancer: Right Breast
Tumor Stage: II
Adjuvant therapy: Chemotherapy
Reconstructive Timing: Immediate
Preoperative Cup Size: 36 B
Technique Used A: Tattoo & Flap
Initial volume (ccs): 60
Type of expander: Medium Height Contour Profile
Final volume (ccs): 720
Type of implant: Smooth, Round, High Profile
Size (ccs): 650
Autogenous Tissue: Unspecified
Months between operation and 'after' photos: 5