Modified Lower Pole Autologous Dermal Sling for Implant Reconstruction in Women Undergoing Immediate Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy

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56-year-old lady underwent risk-reducing surgery on left side 3 years after diagnosis of right breast cancer (Case 4). (a) Pre-op photograph showing right breast reconstruction with implant-expander (traditional dermal sling approach). Left breast has lax skin with minimal ptosis. (b) Post-op photograph after left NSMx with implant reconstruction and right breast implant exchange, demonstrating excellent symmetry. She developed small patches of epidermolysis on areola and surrounding skin, which recovered without any active intervention.

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