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How Long Should Tissue Expanders Be in Place?
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...
What Makes Mentor CPG and Allergan 410 Implants Not Good Choices for Most?
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...
Aesthetically Ideal Areola Size, How to Calculate
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....
How to Fix Pain from Scar Tissue After Breast Reconstruction?
What can be done about scar tissue causing pain?
How Long Does It Take Implants to Look "Normal" After Reconstruction Surgery?
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...
What Are my Options for Filling an Indentation Left After Lumpectomy?
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...
After Bilateral Mastectomy, my Expanders Are Excruciating
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...
Back of Arm and Armpit Complete Numbness After Bilateral Mastectomy
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...
How Long Until I Feel Better After Cellulitis on Breast?
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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