Neal Goldberg, MD
Scarsdale, NY
Breast Reconstruction | Case Details
This patient is 69 years old. She is 5'1".
The site of the cancer was the right breast.
The type of cancer was ductal.
The nodal status was 0 of 14.
The tumor was stage 1.
The breast was reconstructed immediately after mastectomy.
The preoperative bra size was 38 c.
An implant with an expander was used:
Type of expander: | inamed 133LV |
Initial volume: | 200 cc's |
Final volume: | 600 cc's |
Timing to placement of permanent implant: | 4 months |
Type of implant: | Inamed 363 |
Size: | 580 cc's |
The nipple/areola was reconstructed using the Skate flap with skin graft technique. The nipple/areola was reconstructed 6 weeks after breast creation. The patient was a size 38B postoperatively. These photos were taken 1 month postoperatively.
Type of Cancer: Ductal
Type of Cancer: 0
Type of Cancer: 14
Timing of placement of permanent implant: 4
Timing after initial breast creation: Delayed
Timing after initial breast creation: 6
Age: 69
Height: 5
Height: 1
Site of Cancer: Right Breast
Tumor Stage: 1
Reconstructive Timing: Immediate
Preoperative Cup Size: 38 c
Postoperative Cup Size: 38B
Technique Used A: Skate flap with skin graft
Technique Used B: Expander with Implant
Initial volume (ccs): 200
Type of expander: inamed 133LV
Final volume (ccs): 600
Type of implant: Inamed 363
Size (ccs): 580
Months between operation and 'after' photos: 1