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Reconstructive Surgery (Expert Forum)
Encapsulation of reconstruction implants
Questions in the Reconstructive Surgery Forum are being answered by Dr. Archibald Sanford Miller III, MD,FACS, the Associate Professor at the University of Oklahoma School of Medicine.
Encapsulation of reconstruction implants
by jdbryan, Oct 26, 2009 12:29AM
Dear Doctor,
I had bilateral breast reconstruction after a second breast cancer diagnoses. It was a TRAM flap surgery after which I nearly bled to death. Now, seven years later, I have noticed rapid tissue growth on both sides under the skin but over the implant. It is very painful, causing a pulling, twisting, white hot burning pain. I assume it must be removed, but will they have to remove the skin too? I am prepared to lose the implants, but I don't know if I have enough skin to lose so much. Also, I ahve called every doctor in my area and cannot find one willing to accept my insurance. (Medicare and MediCal). PLEASE help me. Is there any doctor or organization in the Fresno/Merced area that would be willing to help? Does the growth indicate cancer again? Thank you for your time and trouble. JD
I had bilateral breast reconstruction after a second breast cancer diagnoses. It was a TRAM flap surgery after which I nearly bled to death. Now, seven years later, I have noticed rapid tissue growth on both sides under the skin but over the implant. It is very painful, causing a pulling, twisting, white hot burning pain. I assume it must be removed, but will they have to remove the skin too? I am prepared to lose the implants, but I don't know if I have enough skin to lose so much. Also, I ahve called every doctor in my area and cannot find one willing to accept my insurance. (Medicare and MediCal). PLEASE help me. Is there any doctor or organization in the Fresno/Merced area that would be willing to help? Does the growth indicate cancer again? Thank you for your time and trouble. JD
