Breast Reconstruction: Q&A
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Double Mastectomy and Breast Implants Cost?
Around how much would a double mastectomy and breast implants cost without insurance?
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How to Fix Pain from Scar Tissue After Breast Reconstruction?
What can be done about scar tissue causing pain?
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D Cup Possible After Breast Reconstruction with Expanders?
I've been diagnosed with multifocal, high grade DCIS which requires a mastectomy. I have always been very busty (34DD at age 15 and 34F now). Is it...
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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...
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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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Implants Too Small After Breast Reconstruction Surgery
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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Breast Reconstruction Expanders Removal and Replacement?
How long are Breast reconstruction expanders left in after the last fill? I had my expanders removed and replaced at approximately 6 weeks. From what...
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Insurance Coverage and Cost for Breast Implant Replacement?
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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Is It Dangerous to Leave the Tissue Expander In?
I currently have 1 tissue expander that has to be removed. It is not inflated and is damaged. The other one was done already. I have decided not to...
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