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This 40 year-old female presented with left breast lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS). She underwent bilateral skin-sparing mastectomy and simultaneous deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap reconstruction. The patient had asymmetry and ptosis (drooping) of both breasts that was corrected with a mastopexy (breast lift) of the reconstructed breasts. Nipple reconstruction was performed, however, the patient is yet to undergo micropigmentation (3D nipple and areola tattooing).
Patient Age:
40
Height:
5'4"
Weight:
145 lb
Body Mass Index (BMI):
25
Indication for Surgery:
Left Breast Lobular Carcinoma In Situ (LCIS)
Mastectomy Type:
Bilateral Breast Skin-Sparing
Reconstruction Type:
Bilateral Breast DIEP Flap