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Joseph Mlakar, MD, FACS
Fort Wayne, IN
Breast Reconstruction | Case Details
Patient underwent immediate stage 1 breast reconstruction following prophylactic bilateral nipple sparing mastectomies. She has a strong family history of breast cancer and was BRCA testing positive. She had stage 1 reconstruction with placement of 375cc tissue expanders and 16x20 cm AlloDerm slings in each breast. Three months later, stage 2 bilateral breast reconstruction was performed, which included the removal of tissue expanders, placement of 375cc high-profile permanent gel implants, and fat grafting to the superior and medial breasts.
Timing of placement of permanent implant: During stage 2 breast reconstruction
Age: 33
Height: 5'8
Weight: 135 lbs
Site of Cancer: Prophylactic (BRCAII)
Reconstructive Timing: Immediate
Type of expander: 375cc Mentor posterior valve saline expander
Final volume (ccs): 375cc
Months between operation and 'after' photos: 4