Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Female
Performed by
Joseph Rucker M.D.
Patient underwent a left Modified Mastectomy followed by the immediate placement of a tissue expander and a Right Breast Lift. Tissue expansion phase of 3 months followed by removal of expander, replacement with peramnent prosthesis and creation of fold beneath the breast.
Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Female
Performed by
Joseph Rucker M.D.
Patient underwent bilateral Modified mastectomies for breast cancer, with an immediate placement of tissue expanders. Tissue expansion phase lasted 3 months. She returned for removal of tissue expanders and placement of permanent prostheses.
Secondary Breast Reconstruction (Problem Cases)
Female
Performed by
Joseph Rucker M.D.
Patient underwent attempt at left breast reconstruction following a modified mastectomy. She complained of the implant be to high and the difficulty of wearing her bra because of the asymmetry.