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Reconstructive Surgery (Expert Forum)
Surgery after Radiation
Answered by
Archibald S Miller III, MD,FACS - sternal reconstruction, augmentation, face lifts, breast reconstruction, liposuction/body contouring, abdominoplasty, Breast reduction risks, breast reduction, skin care
cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of tulsa
Tulsa - OK
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.
Surgery after Radiation
by ladysmith105, Aug 18, 2009 08:44AM
I am 2 weeks post breast radiation, 33 treatments. The breast is continuing to decrease in size. I didn't tolerate the treatments very well, & have large areas of discoloration under the arm, to the boost site on the front of the breast, and under the breast; but know that the discoloration will probably resolve. At a recent breast cancer support group meeting a member told me there was a type of reconstruction for lumpectomy where a tiny implant is inserted to the tumor site. Can you tell me about this? Are there any other types of "mini reconstruction" treatments for lumpectomy deformities? Also, is there a cream I can use to help fade the discoloration?
Doctor's Answer
by Archibald S Miller III, MD,FACS, Aug 19, 2009 08:43PM
, Aug 19, 2009 08:43PMTo: ladysmith105
There ar eno impalnts that should be used afterradiation. The latissimus muscle can be used to fill in the defect. One can use a DMAE cream bought in natural food stores to help the skin.
arch s miller ms md facs
arch s miller ms md facs
Thank you for your recommendation. Since my last post I read about Fat Stem Cell implants on the cellmedicine.com site. It is dated 12/15/07, and said research all over the country was taking place. I looked for a clinical trial as I am excited to hear about this treatment, but didn't find any. Have you heard about this procedure?