Shane C. Kim, M.D. - Komenoregon.org
Shane C. Kim, M.D. - Komenoregon.org
Shane C. Kim, M.D. - Komenoregon.org
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Prosthetic vs. Autologous<br />
• Prosthetic<br />
• Shorter surgery but can<br />
require two surgeries to<br />
exchange expander for<br />
implant<br />
• Uses implant material<br />
• Possible implant<br />
rupture<br />
• Very acceptable method<br />
of reconstruction<br />
• Autologous<br />
• Longer surgery, but in<br />
many cases is the only<br />
surgery<br />
• No need for implant<br />
• Uses “you to make you”<br />
• Can match the opposite<br />
breast very well in many<br />
cases