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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Largest Projection Breast Implants Available (For Breast Reconstruction)? (photo)
- I am 26, had a BMX with TEs - I got Mentor Smooth Round - Ultra High Profile: 590 cc (diameter = 12.5 cm, projection = 6.3 cm) - I'm 5'2", 115 lbs...
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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