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Age: Over 60
Height: 5' 6" - 6' 0"
Weight: 150 - 199 lbs
Procedure: Breast Reconstruction in Houston TX
This patient was diagnosed with breast cancer many years ago. Back then she had partial mastectomy and reconstruction with implants. She had visited with Dr. Lapuerta because the implants were possibly ruptured. Dr. Lapuerta mentioned that she could have a DIEP procedure which would use her stomach tissue and muscle to rebuild her breast. She proceeded with surgery and right now is getting ready to have nipple/areola reconstruction.
This is breast reconstruction before the second stage nipple/areola construction. Her breast size is very symmetrical.
Age: Over 60
Height: Over 6' 0"
Weight: 150 - 199 lbs
Procedure: Breast Reconstruction in Houston TX
This patient was diagnosed with right breast cancer many years ago. She consulted with Dr. Lapuerta about her options for breast reconstruction. He recommended a TRAM flap procedure to use her own tissue to reconstruct the right breast and then a second stage surgery to reconstruct the nipple areolar complex and a breast augmentation to the left breast for symmetry. 1 year after surgery she feels great and is extremely happy with the symmetry of her breasts.
Age: Over 60
Height: 5' 6" - 6' 0"
Weight: 150 - 199 lbs
Procedure: Breast Reconstruction in Houston TX
This patient had breast cancer and consulted with Dr. Lapuerta to do the immediate breast reconstruction after her mastectomy. She did not want implants so Dr. Lapuerta recommended to have a DIEP procedure to transfer and rebuild her breast using her own tissue. 1 year after her surgery, she could not be happier with her choice to choose Dr. Lapuerta.
Her breasts are more symmetrical now.
Age: Over 60
Height: 5' 0" - 5' 5"
Weight: 150 - 199 lbs
Procedure: Breast Reconstruction in Houston TX
This patient was diagnosed with breast cancer about 2 years ago. She had surgery to remove the cancer and now wanted her breast more symmetrical. After examination, Dr. Lapuerta suggested a breast lift on the right breast to match the left breast. 3 months after surgery, she is very happy with her results!
The breasts are more symmetrical and her nipple positions are the same. The scarring is still red but will improve with time.
Age: 30 - 39
Height: 5' 0" - 5' 5"
Weight: 100 - 149 lbs
Procedure: Poland's Syndrome Surgery in Houston, TX,Breast Reconstruction in Houston TX
This young patient was born without a right pectoral muscle. Her condition is referred to as Polands Syndrome and it is correctable with Plastic Surgery. She traveled over 3 hours to visit with Dr. Lapuerta and chose him as her surgeon despite the distance. Dr. Lapuerta suggested a 2 stage surgery to correct her asymmetry. The first procedure, he place a tissue expander to stretch the skin over several months. Once the right breast was stretch to her desired size, she proceeded with the second surgery for symmetry. Dr. Lapuerta exchanged the tissue expander for a tear dropped shaped implant and a full breast lift on the left side.6 months after surgery, she is so happy with her results!
The right breast muscle is absent. The after picture was taken 6 months after her first surgery so the scars on her breast lift are still noticeable and will fade with time. The right breast has a tear-dropped shaped implant and is still high and will come down with time.She now has 2 fully shaped normal breasts. The nipple position is almost even and her breasts are fuller and higher.
Age: 50 - 59
Height: 5' 6" - 6' 0"
Weight: 150 - 199 lbs
Procedure: Breast Reconstruction in Houston TX
This patient needed to have a bilateral mastectomy with her general surgeon. She had previous radiation to her right breast and now needed a mastectomy. She consulted with Dr. Lapuerta about her options for breast reconstruction. He recommended a TRAM flap procedure to reconstruct her breast because she had good donor abdominal tissue. After her first stage surgery, she then proceeded with a second stage to reconstruct her nipple areolar complex with tattooing. 1 year after surgery she feels wonderful and is completely cancer free!
Age: 50 - 59
Height: 5' 0" - 5' 5"
Weight: 100 - 149 lbs
Procedure: Breast Reconstruction in Houston TX
This young patient was diagnosed with right breast cancer. She had her mastectomy in another country and came to Dr. Lapuerta for reconstruction. She wanted the easiest recovery with the least downtime. Dr. Lapuerta recommended inserting a tissue expander as a first stage and then later doing an implant exchange for a permanent result.
Age: 18 - 29
Height: 5' 0" - 5' 5"
Weight: 100 - 149 lbs
Procedure: Breast Reconstruction in Houston TX
This young patient had severe asymmetry of her breasts since puberty. The right breast never developed as the left breast did. Throughout school, she was very self-consious of this so she decide before college to consult with Dr. Lapuerta to go over her options. After examination, he recommended a 2 stage surgery. The first would consist of a tissue expander placement to stretch out the right breast to be able to hold a breast implant. Then the second procedure would be a bilateral breast augmentation with silicone implants. She decided to proceed with surgery and is extremely happy with her results and the care that Dr. Lapuerta provided her.
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