The patient was diagnosed with a small breast cancer and decided to have double mastectomies and immediate reconstruction with DIEP flaps. She wanted to use her own tissue instead of implants for her breast reconstruction.
DIEP Flap Breast Reconstuction
The patient has had immediate breast reconstruction with DIEP flaps, followed by nipple reconstruction and areola tattooing.
Patient Info
Age: over 60
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: White
Height: Undisclosed
Weight: Undisclosed
Patient Info
Age: over 60
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: White
Height: 5’ 6” – 6’ 0”
Weight: Undisclosed
Case Details
This patient was diagnosed with breast cancer and had immediate reconstruction at the time of mastectomy with a latissimus dorsi flap and tissue expanders. She came to the office every 2 weeks to fill her expanders to her desired size. She then had her tissue expanders removed and replaced with permananet shaped silicone implants. Later, nipple reconstruction and areola tattooing was performed to finish her reconstruction. She is very happy with her new size and shape.