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Reconstruction but Didn't Have Cancer -
Peglet from Sydney, Australia Updated 30 days ago
I am one of the unusual cases for a breast reconstruction, as I have not had cancer. I had a breast reduction which went horribly wrong in Sept last year. I also had a reduction 35 years ago, and that is where the problem stems from.... I am 58 and my breast were 36H. I had extreamly bad back... Read more
Blessed to Have (Had) Dr. A on my Cancer Team - La Jolla, CA
AGreatLife spent $8,000 in La Jolla, CA Updated 4 months ago
In the big scheme of things being alive and healthy is the most important thing, but the thought of losing my breasts was extremely scary. Thanks to Dr. Apostolides I ended up with Picture Perfect Poster Boobs for Breast Cancer!!! My new girls are better than the old... Read more
Beautiful, Confident and Whole - Ashburn, VA
Ragdoll66 spent $100 in Ashburn, VA Created 4 months ago
I am a woman whole loves beauty and when I had gone through the loss of my breasts and then complications on on side, I thought I would never be able to have that beautiful outer shell again. then I meet Dr. Mountcastle. Read more
How Do I Choose the Best Size Implants After Mastectomy? Going from 475cc to 650cc - Daytona Beach, FL
db4758 spent $5,000 in Daytona Beach, Florida Updated 6 months ago
Bi-lateral Mascetomy in December 2010, 475cc implants in April 2011. I am very unhappy with the size and look of them. I am told I will never be perfect but as you can see from the pictures they are not even close. I have been very insistant that I want to go larger and have them re-shaped... Read more
Breast Cancer and Bilateral Mastecomy with Replaced Breast Implants - Scottsdale, AZ
S.Fry from Scottsdale, AZ Updated 7 months ago
After having breast cancer in 08 and a biliateral mastecomy. I had 3 different breast implant surgerys due to difficults problems for 3yrs and never was satisfied with the results and things were not getting better so i decided to take a chance of finding another doctor for a second apenion... Read more
Prophylactic Bi-lateral Mastectomy 7 Years Ago - O Fallon, IL
NotwhatIthought spent $40,000 in O Fallon, IL Updated 8 months ago
I had had numerous lumpectomies in prior yrs and 13 in that year alone, finally electing to be proactive, I chose the procedure of a bi-lateral mastectomy to reduced my already high risk of cancer and the number of times I was having to go in for lumpectomies. My lumps were solid... Read more
Breast implant after 8 year old TRAM - Portugal
Marshagalina from Portugal Created 8 months ago
My reconstructed implant is still swollen. I believe it will shrink a little. I had a mastectomy with tram flap surgery with skin sparing 8 years ago. My reconstructed breast was very small and I decided to have a silicon implant. This is the result after 12 days of surgery. Read more
Implants After Mastectomy... Memory Gel - Tampa, FL
cocomartinez spent $3,000 in Tampa, FL Updated 2 years ago
I had a hysterectomy and double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction with implants. My first surgery went much better than I thought. I did however have to get a revision surgery for the implants, which I was told about upfront by my plastic surgeon. He told me to expect several. Next... Read more
Bilateral Mastectomy Instead of Breast Reduction - Australia
bore1 spent $6,000 in Australia Updated 3 days ago
I'm a 48 yr old Woman I had a Renal Transplant 19yr's ago. I developed Breast Hypertrophy From large doses of Cyclosporin A and Steriods and have suffered from really large breasts since (I'm an H cup). This has caused physical and emotional distress. Iv'e seen 8 Plastic Surgeons... Read more
an Artist!
2cairns from Mclean, VA Created 5 days ago
After finding out I had breast cancer for the 2nd time, I decided to have a double mastectomy with DIEP flap. Dr. Mesbahi and Dr. Venturi were recommended to me by more then one professional. My 10 hour surgery was a success. I cannot believe how talented these surgeons are. My results have been... Read more
Breast Lift and Mascetomy in 7 Weeks - Bedford Heights, OH
Bedford4555 from Bedford Heights, OH Created 10 days ago
I have read most of the posts and feel alot better about the excruiating pain associated with each expansion. I was diagnosed initially in Oct 2010, having the fills were uncomfortable needless to say but a few days on vicodin usually helped. I went in for my switch and lift on Oct 22, 2011 (... Read more
Couldn't Have Asked for a Better Experience
love2lookgood spent $15,000 in New York, NY Created 15 days ago
Breast reconstruction: Medical reasons Botox: To improve skin quality Read more
Dr. Wheeler's Work Speaks for Itself! - Spokane, WA
Dowry Thomas from Spokane, WA Updated 1 month ago
I was searching for a way to minimize or even possibly eleminate my chances from falling into my mothers footsteps, by not becoming another statistic. Not becoming another woman to battle for her life with breast cancer. I opted for a BPM. On September 27,2011 I went in for surgery to make this... Read more
Implants from Mastectomies - New Brunswick, NJ
happierwith spent $21,000 in New Brunswick, NJ Updated 1 month ago
Looked flat after postop...was disappointed because i felt after all i went through you couldnt see them dr was great, but you must realize to go bigger for radical mastectomies, because you loose half your implant in chest cavity. ive since gone bigger to 800 ccs...yes i am 6 feet... Read more
Amazing, Skilled, Kind - Seattle, WA
Kathy in Renton spent $3,000 in Seattle, WA Updated 2 months ago
My breast surgeon who did my bilateral mastectomy referred me. There are no cons! The Dr. and her staff including Lilly were just what I needed when I found out that I had breast cancer. I had no doubt that I would have a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction and the providers that I chose... Read more
Breast Cancer and Reconstruction - Spokane, WA
Tam03 from Spokane, Washington Created 2 months ago
In December 2008, the devastating diagnosis came, I had breast cancer. After my bilateral mastectomy, chemo, and radiation; my oncologist told me to wait a year before beginning breast reconstruction. My initial thought was "why on earth would I want those back". However, over the... Read more
my experience
Laurel spent $5,000 in Canada Updated 2 months ago
I had bilateral breast reconstuction 2 years ago. The results are very unsatisfactory. I find it hard to explain what happened but I have lost elasticity in the arm pit area and the implants are moving down I am having dicomfort in the chest area mostly feel tight but the implants appear to be... Read more
Breast Reconstruction (Due to Breast Cancer) - Seattle, WA
Lindahaken spent $2,000 in Seattle, WA Updated 2 months ago
I was so scared until I met Dr. Karen Vaniver, she made me feel so at ease. She explain to me what was going to happen. How I would heal, and she was so honest and caring that I trusted her. She really does care for her patience, Her stiches look like a thin line with very little scaring. That... Read more
You Will Not Be Disappointed! - Spokane, WA
kmarrocco from Spokane, WA Created 2 months ago
It is hard to find a doctor that you can trust. I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year and was forced to go through a bilateral mastectomy surgery with reconstruction at the age of 31. Dr. Wheeler made me feel so comfortable and put my mind at ease during a very difficult and stressful... Read more
Tram Flap Breast Reconstruction Results
Becca4321 spent $1,000 in Orlando, FL Updated 2 months ago
Why: Breast Reconstruction post Mastectomy. I would like to find out what type of results I shoould have expected. Have other people had this procedure using the Gummy implants? Do other people still experiance pain. What can be done to coreect the uneven appearance of my breast? Can the... Read more
