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This 44-year-old woman (5'5", 148 lbs., 36DD) was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of the left breast. She underwent left total mastectomy with two-stage left breast reconstruction with tissue expander and acellular dermal matrix followed by permanent breast implant placement (silicone breast implant). A right breast reduction and mastopexy (breast lift) was performed for balance. Nipple reconstruction with local flaps, autologous fat transfer, and areolar tattoo were later performed to complete the breast reconstruction.
Patient Age: 44
Diagnosis: DCIS
Primary Procedure: Left Total Mastectomy
Breast Reconstruction: Left Tissue Expander-Implant Reconstruction, Breast Implant, Contralateral Breast Reduction with Mastopexy
Breast Implant: Silicone Breast Implants 20-650
Nipple Reconstruction: Modified CV flap, micropigmentation
