Breast Reconstruction

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When Will Stem Cells Be Available for Breast Reconstruction? 21 answers

I had my mastectomy operation in 2003. Still waiting for this wonderfull stem cell.

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After Bilateral Mastectomy, my Expanders Are Excruciating 14 answers

I Was a 34A at Best. I am afraid my body is too small to accommodate the smallest expanders available, and I am seriously thinking of ending the...

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My Mastectomy Reconstruction Silicone Implant is Ruptured. Can Explant Enbloc and Saline Replacement Be Done at Same Time? 14 answers

I had bilateral mastectomy and silicone implant reconstruction in 2006. One of the implants has ruptured. Is explant with enbloc reccommended? Can a...

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Is It Normal to Have Pain After Double Masectomy Expansions? 13 answers

Had double mastectomy 3 wks. Ago had expansions put in was expanded on Monday have pain is it normal? I had cancer in both breasts am 41 yrs. Old...

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Are my Implants Leaking? 11 answers

I had reconstruction 10 years ago with silicone implants...Suddenly my left breast looks smaller and has a small pocket of loose skin on it. Is it...

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Failed Reconstruction After Mastectomy Due to Persistant Drainage. What Are my Options? 10 answers

I had a prophylactic mastectomy with tissue exp and alloderm. My skin opened 8 wks post op and I drained from open wounds on the bottom of each breast...

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How Long is It Possible for my Breast to Drain? 10 answers

Dec. 20th I had reconstruction. It has been almost 10 years since my mastectomy, radiation, and chemo. He put an expander in (took the implant out...

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Do I Need Yearly Mammograms or MRI After Breast Cancer and Reconstruction? 9 answers

I had mastectomy Oct 2008. Reconstruction finished June 2009. Do I need a yearly mammogram or MRI to continue to look for cancer?

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Young Mastectomy Patient - 800cc. Can I Go Larger? 9 answers

Double mastectomy: reconstructed with 800cc/high profile/gel/below muscle. Even with such a large implant, it's NOT close to my size before...

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Hollowed Breasts After Mastectomy with Implant Reconstruction 9 answers

There is a hollowed or sunken area above the implant. Can the fat grafting help? Or would it be worth while?

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Uneven Softness on Breast Tissue Expander 8 answers

I was diagnosed with breast cancer and had bilateral mastectomy with tissue expander reconstruction. I was filled with 350cc's. It was done about...

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How Long Until I Feel Better After Cellulitis on Breast? 8 answers

I have been in pain since Wed. Today is Sat. How long before I will be feeling better. The redness has went down a bit but,,, I have pain even up my...

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What's the Average Recovery Time of Breast Reconstruction for a Mastectomy? 8 answers

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Revisional Breast Reconstruction for Capsular Contracture - Best Option? 8 answers

I went to 4 surgeons and got 4 varied recommendations. I am unable to decide the way to go....2 out of 4 would use alloderm. I am concerned about the...

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Unhappy With Look OF Breast Reconstruction- Options? I Also Have Fibromyalgia 8 answers

7 years post op from bi-lateral mastectomy and reconstruction with McGhan 163 saline implants at 530 ccs ea. gained 25 lbs, look pretty flat don't...

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Cell-enhanced Breast Reconstruction Post Lumpectomy? 8 answers

What can you tell me about cell-enhanced reconstruction? Would you recommend this specific procedure for a woman who has undergone a lumpectomy and...

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I Have Had Reconstruction Using Implant and Fat, why is it now rock hard? 8 answers

I had breast implants 25 years ago. I had breast cancer 2 years ago and had radio therapy which caused the implants to capsulate. My surgeon replaced...

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Is It Best to Have Reconstruction Right After a Mastectomy or Delay It a While? 8 answers

This is my second battle with breast cancer and I did not have a full mastectomy the first time, so I am this time. There is a significant amount of...

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Will Insurance Cover Implant Exchange under Cancer Mastectomy Reconstruction? Is Procedure Realistic? 7 answers

I Had Dbl Mastectomy W/ Reconstruction (Saline Implants). My Left Breast Has Always Had a Couple of Wrinkles/ Bubbles. I would like to exchange my...

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Had DIEP Flap Surgery - Incision on Belly Splitting Badly 7 answers

I had DIEP flap surgery 4 weeks ago, breasts are fine, some issues with the tummy incision. my incision started to separate 3 weeks later. saw my PS...

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Why Do I Look Flat Chested with a 750cc Implant? 7 answers

I had a double mastectomy and expanders. The expanders were filled to 850cc. I had them replaced with 750cc high profile silicone implants a few days...

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I Had a Lumpectomy Five Weeks Ago and Just Noticed a Nipple Inversion on That Side. What Has Caused This? 7 answers

Diagnosed with invasive mucinous ductal cancer and had surgery five weeks ago. Yesterday , I noticed a nipple inversion on that same side. My breast...

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Should Reconstruction Expanders Move Under the Skin? 7 answers

I have had my tissue expanders in place since bilateral mastectomy 11/15/10. I stopped getting fills after December 20th so I could heal from my pain,...

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My Tissue Expander Which is Still Getting Expanded is Very Hard. How Can I Make It Softer? 7 answers

I had my Mastectomy on 4/20. I am thin, about 114 I have about 420 cc so far in the expander and I had a single. I don't need chemo or radiation....

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Rippling After Skin Saving Bilateral Mastectomy with Immediate Reconstruction 7 answers

All done 16 years ago. I was very happy with my result. But now the implants are rippling badly and I have some "nerve"? pain on my chest...

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3 Weeks Post Mastectomy - Should I be Able to Have my Expander Filled? 7 answers

I had a mastectomy 3 weeks ago. I was suppose to have my first fill to my expander. My doctor chose not too. I had dead skin and she had to cut it...

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Slipped Implants 5 Years After Breast Reconstruction 7 answers

My implants slipped..I am not sure if the internal stitches tore? Now for a number of years the implant is definately slouched down in the pocket....

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What if my New Nipples Have Too Much Projection? Easy to Do or Leave Them Alone? 7 answers

Nearing the end of a year long ordeal with breast cancer, reconstructive surgery. I have had the nipple reconst done approx 4 weeks ago and I am...

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How Long Should Tissue Expanders Be in Place? 6 answers

I had bi-lateral mastectomy and am in reconstruction now with tissue expanders. I heard the muscle contracts down and makes them smaller in the end. I...

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Insurance Coverage for Tuberous Breast Reconstruction? 6 answers

I noticed only one doctor addressed the insurance coverage for "snoopy" or "tuberous" breasts. Is it common for most insurance...

Failed Breast Reconstruction w/ Implant. Try Again? 6 answers

Hi: 7 years ago I had breast cancer, had a lumpectomy, then had radiation. Then 3 years later I had another cancer event in a different location on...

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Back of Arm and Armpit Complete Numbness After Bilateral Mastectomy 6 answers

I had a double mastectomy on 4/30 & on my left side had 11 nodes removed. On that side the backside of my arm and armpit are completely numb. I...

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Not Happy With Size of Breasts After Mastectomy 6 answers

I Am 46 and Weigh 260. Had Prophylactic Bil. Mast. Done. PS Inserted MX410685. Look Like A's Was DD Prior. Options? I am feeling...

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S/P Double Mastectomies: 650CC Placed to Achieve a Large C - They Came out Large B 6 answers

Not much contour to them. My PS is going to do a double implant exchange. I'm S/P 2.5 months. Are we waiting long enough before we exchange the...

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How Much Fluid Should Be Draining in a Day in Order for my Jp Drains to Be Taken Out? 6 answers

Two children twenties not over weight (just extra skin) good shape

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Areola Skin Graft on an Implant Due to Mastectomy 6 answers

Is it normal for a skin grafted areola (tissue used from the other breast) to open up in spots, but heal over? Does this mean the graft didn't...

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Pain with Implant. Is This Normal? 6 answers

I had a mastectomy in Feb 2010. Reconstruction with expander then silicone implant. Revision in Oct.2010 to make the shelf for the breast and...

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Breast Reconstruction Implant Revision - More Expansion Needed? 6 answers

I saw a plastic surgeon because I am having pressure and pain across my chest. I have a 250 cc implant. He told me that my current implant is way too...

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Drainage After Failed Breast Reconstruction 6 answers

I experienced a partial failure of a DIEP reconstruction. After chemo, I underwent a fat graft to fill out the breast. However, my surgeon found and...

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What's the Recommended Hospital Stay for Breast Reconstruction Surgery? 6 answers

On average, is this just a day surgery that I will go home a few hours later?

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Unhappy With Asymmetry After Reconstruction/ PMB- Revision? 6 answers

I recently(2 weeks ago) had my expanders exchanged for implants. I am so unhappy. My left breast is higher and larger than my right. My PS told me I...

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Is it Normal for the Surgery to Remove Expander is Separate from the Surgery to Repair Inframammary Fold? 6 answers

My doctor had to set up separate surgery to repair loss of inframammary fold after surgery to remove expander. He says that sometimes this is...

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What Are my Options for Filling an Indentation Left After Lumpectomy? 5 answers

I have under the muscle silicone implants. My lumpectomy was 5 1/2 years ago. Can Alloderm or Juvederm be used to fill in an indentation area on the...

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How to Fix Pain from Scar Tissue After Breast Reconstruction? 5 answers

What can be done about scar tissue causing pain?

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Implants Too Small After Breast Reconstruction Surgery 5 answers

I just recently had my expanders exchanged for silicone. I finished my Chemo laster year. My PS put in 450cc. I looked at my chest and they do not...

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Will Tissue Expander Failure Affect Breast Implants? 5 answers

Bi-Lateral Mastectomy, reconstruction with tissue expanders, one expander is not expanding. It did, now it appears after 4 weeks and no expansion...

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Avoiding Complications from Breast Reconstruction? 5 answers

What can I do to improve the overall appearance and possible complications?

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Aesthetically Ideal Areola Size, How to Calculate 5 answers

Hi I have noted that aesthetically ideal areola size is cited as being between 35mm and 48mm,or in terms of ratio(nipple:areola:breast) as 1:3:9....

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My Breasts Are Flat Post Reconstruction/Revison 5 answers

I had bilateral mastectomies with immediate bilateral reconstruction with implants and free nipple grafts 1 week ago. I had 600 cc saline implants...

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How to Repair Muscle Damage Due to Expander Extrusion Post Double Mastectomy? 5 answers

2 months post double mastectomy-undergoing expansion-prepping for implant exchange. 3 weeks ago expander pushed through muscle (still under the...

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Reconstruction After Breast Cancer: Will Medicare Pay to Replace Ruptured Implants? 5 answers

I had breast cancer 23 years ago with reconstruction. My implants have been replaced once, 12 years ago, and these are now leaking. Will Medicare pay...

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What Happens to Extra Skin After Breast Reconstruction? 5 answers

I was expanded to 600cc, thinking I would get 550cc implants, but the surgeon only put in 450cc and there is loose skin. Will the shrink (I am 56). I...

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Hi I Recently Had Breast Recontruction What Cup Size is a 600 Cc? 5 answers

Recently had breast reconstruction due to breast cancer. i wanted to know what cup size is a style 45 600 cc of Natrelle thanks

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Can I Have Breast Reconstruction Revision and Get a Larger Size? 5 answers

I chose a full B cup, but doctor wanted bigger. Now that I am 3 years out from chemo, I think I do want to go to full C/D. I have a different fuller...

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Do the Skin Flaps from Mastectomy Grow Thicker over Time? (photo) 5 answers

I had bilateral skin and nipple sparing mastectomy with immediate reconstruction with 800 cc silicone implants in July.I am unhappy with the...

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My Silicone Gel Implant is Flat in the Nipple Area, Will That Round Out? 5 answers

I am 5 days post op and this was placed after my expander that was in place post mastectomy. The scar is across the area tha is flat, so I don't...

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What Are the Long-term Expectations of a Breast Reconstructions After Cancer Surgery? 5 answers

How often are surgeons able to make the breasts look identical during the first surgery following a mastectomy? What is the realistic number of...

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Why Did I Have a Bad Reaction to Silicone- I've Heard There Are No Silicone Allergies? 5 answers

BRCA 2 positive,Profolatic Double Mastectomy, bad reaction to expanders of brest reconstruction waited 6 months then tried again,reconstruction with...

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Is It Okay to Go Scuba Diving with Tissue Expanders In? 5 answers

Is It Okay to Go Scuba Diving with Tissue Expanders In?

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What Makes Mentor CPG and Allergan 410 Implants Not Good Choices for Most? 4 answers

I had a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction in 2000. I am just unhappy with the way my implants look and feel. I have an...

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Insurance Coverage and Cost for Breast Implant Replacement? 4 answers

Would it be feasible to have new implants? What would be a ballpark cost figure to do this? And would Medicare and my supplemental insurance (which is...

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Scar Tissue in Chest Wall After Breast Reconstruction? 4 answers

Is it possible to have a painful chest wall scar tissue after Breast reconstruction with implants? I am 2 years post-op and continue to have pain...

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How Long Does It Take Implants to Look "Normal" After Reconstruction Surgery? 4 answers

Hello, I am 27 years old - 5' 3" 155 lbs. Medium frame. I recently had a bilateral mastectomy and went thru the tissue expansion process and...

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Have A Staph Infection From Scab, Could My Implants Be Infected? 4 answers

In May, I had implants put in, and have had a scab on the left breast since the surgery. I July I noticed a small hole on the left breast, so I showed...

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Options for Breast Reconstruction After an Infection? 4 answers

I had a bilateral mastectomy done, and I had breast implants placed in both breast. I had expanders put in, and had radiation along with a boost. This...

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What to Do to Maximize Breast Reconstruction Success? 4 answers

In 2000, I had a lumpectomy, chemo and radiatioon for cancer in my left breast. In 2002, I underwent another lumpectomy to remove suspicious tissue,...

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Implant Fall After Breast Reconstruction 4 answers

My sister had implants after her reconstruction and one failed to stay up and dropped. I was wondering, what made the breast fall after expanders and...

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Discoloration on Breast After Reconstruction 4 answers

I had a bilateral 2001 did not have reconstruction until 2006 have had a few surgeries . recently had a rupture in one breast aand a scar revision on...

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What Could Be the Cause of Hardening in Breast After Implants? 4 answers

I had silicone implants put in in June. It's been about 6 weeks and I have a hardening in my left breast. The area is about 3 inches long and an...

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Infected Implant After Brest Reconstruction No Radiation 4 answers

Had double mastectomy with expander placement. One expander became infected and was removed. Have since had bilateral silicone implants placed with...

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Will I Be Able to Lift Weights After Reconstruction with Implants? 4 answers

I currently lift weights and play the violin and am worried about the alteration of the pectoral muscle involved in placing the implants. I am 4 yrs...

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Will Abdomen Tissue Help with Right Breast Tightness? 4 answers

I have had reconstruction (2005) left breast is awesome, right breast keeps getting tighter and tigher - I've been told due to radiation. It...

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Will surgery be covered for post reconstruction complication (contracture) under Medicare? 4 answers

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4 Month Old Seroma, Post Mastectomy-still Draining Through Incision, Have any Doctors Dealt WIth This Before? 4 answers

I had a mastectomy/expander over 9 months ago. Detected skin breakdown, before radiation. After radiation, seroma developed & has been aspirated...

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Breast Implants After Breast Cancer 4 answers

I am 20yrs female before one year my left breast have removed because of cancer and in the same time i did reconstruction, my left breast is smaller...

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Is Scar Tissue Removal Possible After Breast Implant Reconstruction and Radiation? 4 answers

Last year I had a mastectomy due to multiple malignant phyllodes tumors. Immediate implant reconstruction surgery took place. I underwent 31 days of...

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Possible That Body Is Rejecting Implant Due to Autoimmune Disease? 4 answers

Due to a mastectomy, I had a breast implant. I have had to replace the implant 14x, my body rejects it, i get scar tissue and the breast gets very...

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Implant Surrounded By Adhesions And Scarring, And Want It Removed Safely. What's The Best Way? 4 answers

I had a radical double mastectomy in 1974. I've had 11 surgeries on left side due to adhesions, rupture, scarring. I'm 68. I have small saline...

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Shoud my Silicone Implants Be Hard? 4 answers

Hi I had my brests removed and they put in silicone implants and the are dead hard and uncomfortable, they got put in on 01/04/11 I don't know how...

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Saline Implant Rupture After Reconstructive Surgery 4 answers

Hi! I am a 28 year old who had BMX with immediate recon with TE's in Janauary 2011 and (saline)implant exchange surgery April 2011. In the last...

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I Have Had Implants For 2 years After Expanders, and Now Experiencing Pain. Why? 4 answers

Now i got my inplants after 2yrs right breast is hurting could of i hurtt i from lifting weights

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I Had Breast Cancer in 2003 at Age 39, Had a Double Mastectomy, What Are Options for Implant Revision? 4 answers

My right side is tight and uncomfortable (radiation?). I also never sweat on my right side (lymph nodes were all removed). My left side is flabby and...

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Will replacement of the breast implant occur simultaneously? 4 answers

I had breast reconstruction after a mastectomy, but the appears to have leaked. When they remove the silicone implant, will they be able to put in a...

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Fluid Collection After TRAM Flap Surgery 3 answers

I had TRAM flap surgery on March 2, and I still need to have fluid drained from my stomach. I had a hematoma in the same area after surgery that had...

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Breast Shrinkage 10 Years After Radiation for Breast Cancer? 3 answers

Hi there. My mom is a 10 year breast cancer survivor treated with lumpectomy and radiation. She has recently noticed the treated breast has shrunk in...

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Reconstrution Implant Bottomed out After Mastetomy 3 answers

I had a bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstrution using expander implants. my right side went considerably lower hence, no fold at the bottom....

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Post Breast Reconstruction: Will my Fibromas Make My Right Breast Larger or is it Just Swelling? 3 answers

I have NF1 and my right breast has fibromas and was much smaller then my left breast. I got breast surgery, My left 225 CC. My right breast 275 CC for...

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Could Chiropractic Work Have Damaged Implants For Breast Reconstruction? 3 answers

I had many Chiro adjustments about 1 year after my breast reconstruction. I was wondering if the could cause the implants to be damaged? The...

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What is Nerve Damage and What Does It Look Like? 3 answers

I have loose and pitted skin down my arms.I am starting to feel weak in the muscles under my arms. This has happened since my breast reconstruction....

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When is the Right Time for Revision Surgery on Reconstructed Breast? (photo) 3 answers

I have a 585cc cohesive gel implant (under muscle) as a result of double mastectomy w/construction. I have "side boob" and I'm wondering...

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What Can Be Done to Fix a LAT Flap That is Painful and Twitchy? 3 answers

I had a bilat DIEP reconstruction in conjunction with a bilat mastectomy. One side had horrendous complication/infections and ultimately had to be...

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Second Try with Breast Expanders. Last Removed Due to Infection. Now Having Another. Why? 3 answers

I need to know why I keep having these infections. in the right side of my chest wall, is it because my cancer started there and they removed my lymp...

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What is a Typical Post-op Visit Schedule After Implant Reconstruction? 3 answers

For tissue expander-to-implant reconstruction following bi-lateral nipple sparing mastectomy for breast cancer, what is a typical follow up schedule...

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Infection at Wound Site Following Mastectomy, Should I Worry? 3 answers

Surgeon treated with 3% peroxide and said it would scab over and then slough off. Should I be worried. No fever present.

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Are Reconstructed Nipples Always Hard? 3 answers

When a nipple is reconstructed after mastectomy, will it always have the hard look? Ie, will they always look like they're "nippin'...

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I Had Breast Reconstruction Surgery I Am Retaining Fluids, Should I Move More or Less? 3 answers

I have developed a seroma in my chest after getting the expanders in place, should i move more or less?

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Second Time I Need Pocket Adjustment. What Causes This? 3 answers

I had bi-lat mastectomy 12/2009. I am small frame and was 38D. I have high profile silicone breast implants (550cc)which fit into my 38D bras. I had...

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How Long Will It Take to Recover Nipple Sensitivity After Breast Mastectomy? 3 answers

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Is It Common To Have So Many Problems With Breast Reconstruction Or Is It Just A Fluke? 3 answers

I have had 5 operations on my left side and I have had a sling put in but it is still wrinkled and awful looking. The right side I had an accident...

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How Long Does It Take for Nipple Reconstruction to be Ready for Tattooing? 3 answers

2 weeks post nipple reconstruction after bi-lateral mastectomy, How long does it take to heal before tattooing can normally be done? How long does the...

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When Can I Start Scar Massage Post Mastectomy? 3 answers

I had a prophylactic mastectomy with expanders put in 6 weeks ago and I keep forgetting to ask my doctor about scar massage. My incisions have...

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How Long Should One Wait Before Having a Nipple Replacement? 3 answers

After a breast reconstruction following surgically treated breast cancer, when would be the best time for a nipple replacement procedure?

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My Expander Has a Leak, What Can Be Done for Proper Expanding? 3 answers

One of my expander is leaking and everytime its expanded, it stays up for about a day and a half. Can I get a good stretch?

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An Infection Keeps Reoccurring Following Surgery, Should I Worry? 3 answers

In Aug. 2011 I Had a Nipple & Skin Sparing Bilateral Mastectomy. I'm Very Fortunate to Have Been a Good Candidate for This, but I keep...

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Pain 3 Months After Implant Exchange Surgery 2 answers

I had silcone implants placed after bilateral mastectomy. I had a lot of discomfort with expanders but felt I would get relief once final implants...

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Staph A Infection 6-weeks Post-op Double Mastectomy with Reconstruction, How will this Effect Healing? 2 answers

Can you please tell me more about the success rate of healing cellulitis in a reconstructed breast using IV antibiotics (Penicillin G) vs. surgical...

6 weeks post-op staph infection

Tightness, Pulling and Pain After Breast Reconstruction- What Can I Do? 2 answers

I had reconstruction with textured silicone implants April 2011. I had continued tightness across my chest, with pulling sensations that did not get...

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I Have Severe Pain After the Exchange of Tissue Expanders for Silicone Implants 2.5 Weeks Ago, Why Would this Be? 2 answers

I had a b/l mastectomy for DCIS in 9/2011 with tissue expander placement (with Alloderm) and was always very uncomfortable with the expanders. I am...

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Why Would Implants After Skin Sparing Mastectomy Be Smaller Than The Surgeon Said They'd Be? 2 answers

I had a skin sparing mastectomy due to the BRCA 2 gene. I am about 5'1" tall and about 125lbs. My expanders were filled to 500cc and they...

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What Causes the Loss of the Inframammary Fold? 2 answers

After my implant surgery I did not have an inframammary fold on the side that had cancer. I was told that because both breasts did not have the same...

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What is the Best Way to Relieve the Pain During Recovery After a Breast Reconstruction Operation? 2 answers

Would hilotherapy help for a faster healing process after the procedure?

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Breast Reconstruction and May Want Revisions, What Are my Options? 2 answers

I had breast reconstruction about five and half years ago. I am debating about having it redone to correct some problems. My skin is so thin over the...

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Size Revision to One-step Breast Reconstruction? 2 answers

I had a bilateral mastectomy with one-step reconstruction. Prior to the surgery I was a 36DD and wanted to go smaller with the surgery - that did not...

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Can Filling Tissue Expanders Too Quickly Cause a Wound to Appear That Looks Like a Burn? (photo) 2 answers

I was 2 months post op from a double mastectomy. All was going well and I was scheduled to have my implants but in within the next month. However a...

2 months post-op blister causes complication expander

How To Achieve Nipple Projection After Alloderm Extrusion? 2 answers

Should I try alloderm again or do I have any other options for projection. This is very important to me. I had left mastectomy with muscle sparing...

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Staph Infection Following Tissue Expander and Implants. Could I Have Prevented This? 2 answers

I had tissue expanders due to cancer, implants were put in on 11/22, got staph on 12/12, left implant removed wed after xmas. Ur saying staph...

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How Long Should You Stop Smoking After a Dtrap? 2 answers

On march 4th 11 i stopped smoking by using the patch. one month before my surgery on 6/7/11 i stopped the patch and was nicotine free. on november 22...

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Is a Breast Revision for Reconstruction After a Matectomy Normally Covered by Insurance? 2 answers

I was wondering if a revision surgery for breast reconstruction after a mastectomy is normally covered by insurance? Are there certain things that...

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What Exercises Can I do to Help Move Expanders Down? 2 answers

I am almost finsihed having my expanders filled. I had bilateral mastectomy performed with tissue expanders inserted. They are very hard and my...

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Developed a Large Hematoma Over Whole Breast After Breast Surgery, How Long for This to Heal? 2 answers

I had breast surgery 3 wks ago for mass removal (2 masses). I developed a large hematoma over whole breast. It has improved but the area to the right...

areola healing hematoma

Is It Necessary to Start From Square 1 When Changing Implant Type For a Breast Reconstruction Revision? 2 answers

When doing a revision for implant reconstruction do you have to start over from square one ie if the implant is going to be larger and or a different...

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How Soon Can Implants Be Exchanged After Breast Reconstruction? 1 answer

I have just undergone a prophylactic mastectomy for breast cancer prevention. Two weeks ago, my tissue expansders were exchanged for 410 MF 335s. I am...

smaller

Breast Reconstruction 1 answer

I have been experiencing pain in my ribcage where my implant connects. I generally sleep on my side but due to pain have been sleeping on my stomach....

pain ribcage shifting

2.5 Months Post-Op Lumpectomy and Radiotherapy in One Breast, Will Massage Help it Drop? 1 answer

The OK breast has sort of settled (baggy skin in cleavage) on the other hand the cancer breast is in a bit of a mess. It is very high and as I move my...

massage uneven

3 Months Since Double Mastectomy with Immediate Reconstruction, Why Does the Shelf/sling Still Hurt and How Long Will It Last? 1 answer

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New Complications Post Bilateral Double Mastectomy with Reconstruction 1 answer

I've just completed 2 wks IV treatment with Pen G for cellulitis (staph a). Now, 5 days later I have a sinus infection and was put on Biaxin...

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I Had a Bilateral Mastectomy, and Antibiotics Don't Seem to be Helping an Infection, Options? (photo) 1 answer

I had a bilateral mastectomy on 7/21/11. Tissue expanders were placed at that time. I am currently filled to 655ccs on the left and 705 ccs on the...

antibiotic infection

Should I Wait Until my Breast Are Removed to Return to Work? 1 answer

I have a tissue expander in left chest, i am going for my third fill today. Should i wait until breast expander to be removed before i return to work?...

expander removal time off work

Post DIEP Bulge and Charlie Horse- What's The Cause? 1 answer

I am 11 mos. post DIEP and 4 wks post stage 2 (a little lipo done on abdomen) and have had a random cramp on lower rt side for last 9 mos. and slight...

1 year post-op bulge causes cramp DIEP

Typical Recovery for Be-lateral Mastectomy with Reconstruction? 1 answer

What is the typical post-op for a bi-lateral prpphylactic mastectomy and possibe capsular contracture along with it. i don't know if i have cc or...

capsular contracture normal recovery

Chest Exercise After Reconstruction? 1 answer

I've found a lot of information on this site about how it's ok to do upper body exercise with under-the-muscle breast implants, you'll...

I Had Reconstructive Breast Surgery and Feel like the Breast Size is too Small, is Going Bigger an Option? 1 answer

After my surgery. I felt I was way to small, he told my chest is wide, he put a size 14 with 600cc. I was very clear that I wanted a full big bust. I...

too small