Posted by Dr. D on October 2, 2009, 7:14 am, in reply to "Re: nipple sparing diep"
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Dear Lisa,
Extra volume is a perfect way to achieve your goals, just a less volume would result in more ptosis. I don't pay so much attention to standard measurements because every single woman I see has a slightly if not radically different body shape. There is no magical cookie cutter technique that results in the same outcome every time. The reconstruction has to be customized and tailored to individual needs, that is how the best results are achieved.
Breast tissue is measured/weighed to help with these approximations. Recovery time is the same as for any other DIEP, most return to work between 4 and 6 weeks.
Yours,
Dr. D
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