Dr. Scott L. Spear

Advocating Responsible Plastic Surgery

Georgetown University Hospital | 3800 Reservoir Road, N.W., 1 PHC. | Washington D.C. 20007 U.S.A.

Dr. Scott L. Spear, MD

Dr. Spear

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Delayed reconstruction with expander Before & After Pictures

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Breast Reconstruction Case 230 - Delayed reconstruction with expander Breast Reconstruction Case 230 - Delayed reconstruction with expander
Breast Reconstruction Case 230 - Delayed reconstruction with expander Breast Reconstruction Case 230 - Delayed reconstruction with expander
Patient

Gender: Female

Age: 53

Height: 5' 1"

Weight: 130 lbs

Months Post-Op: 8

Breast Reconstruction
Reconstruction Method:
Delayed reconstruction with expander
Reconstruction Notes:
Type of expander: 133MV Initial volume: 300 cc's Final volume: 400 cc's Timing to placement of permanent implant: 4 months Type of implant: Round, Silicone, Style 15 Right and Left Size: 397 cc's
Nipple Reconstruction:
The nipple/areola was reconstructed using the local flap and tatoo technique. The nipple/areola was reconstructed after breast creation.

Doctor's Comments

This patient is 53 years old and she weighs 130lbs. She is 5'1". The site of the cancer was the right breast. The type of cancer was ductal. The breast reconstruction was delayed post mastectomy. An implant with an expander was used