Frank Ferraro, MD
Paramus, NJ
Breast Reconstruction | Case Details
This patient is 49 years old and she weighs 120lbs. She is 5'7".
The site of the cancer was bilateral.
The type of cancer was invasive.
Chemotherapy was performed in conjunction with the reconstruction.
The nodal status was 0 of 20.
The tumor was stage 1.
The breast was reconstructed immediately after mastectomy.
The preoperative bra size was B.
An implant with an expander was used:
Type of expander: | Textured |
Initial volume: | 50 cc's |
Final volume: | 350 cc's |
Timing to placement of permanent implant: | 6 months |
Type of implant: | saline |
Size: | 300 cc's |
The nipple/areola was reconstructed using the Flap technique. The nipple/areola was reconstructed 6 months after breast creation. The patient was a size B postoperatively. These photos were taken 8 months postoperatively.
Type of Cancer: Invasive
Type of Cancer: 0
Type of Cancer: 20
Timing of placement of permanent implant: 0
Timing of placement of permanent implant: 6
Timing of placement of permanent implant: 0
Timing after initial breast creation: Delayed
Timing after initial breast creation: 0
Timing after initial breast creation: 6
Timing after initial breast creation: 0
Age: 49
Height: 5
Height: 7
Weight: 120
Site of Cancer: Bilateral
Tumor Stage: 1
Adjuvant therapy: Chemotherapy
Reconstructive Timing: Immediate
Preoperative Cup Size: B
Postoperative Cup Size: B
Technique Used A: Flap
Technique Used B: Expander with Implant
Initial volume (ccs): 50
Type of expander: Textured
Final volume (ccs): 350
Type of implant: saline
Size (ccs): 300
Years between operation and 'after' photos: 0
Months between operation and 'after' photos: 8
Weeks between operation and 'after' photos: 0