Breast Reconstruction: Q&A
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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...
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Young Mastectomy Patient - 800cc. Can I Go Larger?
Double mastectomy: reconstructed with 800cc/high profile/gel/below muscle. Even with such a large implant, it's NOT close to my size before...
9 doctor answers
Failed Reconstruction After Mastectomy Due to Persistant Drainage. What Are my Options?
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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Low Profile Expanders for 31 Year Old Having Double Mastectomy - Is This Right?
A natural 34B breast size 5"8' with thin frame. Plastic surgeon suggests I need low profile expander but seems more common for people to have...
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Will I Be Able to Maintain Breast Size After Masectomy and Reconstruction?
Hello, I'm 31 years old and just found out I have stage 1 breast cancer and positive for BRCA1. the recommendations now are to remove both breasts...
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What is Wrong with my Implants Post Breast Reconstruction? (photo)
Im 28 & had a prophylactic bilateral skinsparring mastectomy w/TE's 19.3.12, exchange op 3.09.12. very low projection but very wide & far...
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Will I Be Able to Stay the Same Bust Size After Double Mastectomy?
Im a 36E/F and would like to stay close to my same size. Im 32 and used to having large breasts as well as getting properly sized and fitted.I don't...
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Atrial Fibrillation and Breast Reconstruction Surgery?
I am 28 year old female with a history of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. I have had 3 episodes within a year and a half. All were treated medically....
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Not Able to Do Breast Fat Transfer, What's my Choice After Fibroadenoma Removel?
I am 30 years old and having a fibrodenoma in my breast for years. Since it grew queit big during pregnancy (10cmx8cmx3cm),my doctor decided to remove...
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How Do I Know if my Silicone Implants Are Not Leaking After Reconstruction?
I had a bi lateral mastectomy 7/11/12 with expanders and on 11/4/12 had 800cc natrelle silicone. I am having a lot of pain in left breast and under...
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