Breast Reconstruction

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Flap You Recommend for Breast Reconstruction 14 answers

For breast reconstruction, do you recommend a latissimus flap over my implant? Which is best?
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Can Alloderm Be Used After Expanders Are Placed for Breast Reconstruction? 11 answers

I am having breast reconstruction surgery in April. I presently have expanders bilat. The pain I am experiencing EVERY morning is located 180 degree...
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Angiogram Before Breast Reconstruction Surgery 11 answers

Should I have an angiogram before breast reconstruction surgery?
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D Cup Possible After Breast Reconstruction with Expanders? 10 answers

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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Help with Choosing Method for Breast Reconstruction, Lift and Implants? 10 answers

I need to make up my mind regarding breast reconstruction, with breast implants and breast lift. I have gone to different plastic surgeons. I am 50...
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Increase Breast Size Through Reconstruction After Mastectomy? 9 answers

Is it possible to increase breast size with reconstruction following a mastectomy? Will it increase both breasts, even though only one will be...
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Allergan Style 410 or Mentor CPG Versus Free Flap Reconstruction? 9 answers

I had bilateral breast reconstruction w/ saline implants almost 17 years ago. The implants lasted 13 and 15 years, and deflated due to capsular...
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26 Year Old Wants Natural Looking Breasts After Mastectomy? 9 answers

What are the best breast reconstruction methods, for a natural look and reduced visibility of scar tissue? I want to look as normal as possible and...
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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 Are the Benefits of Reconstruction for Tuberous Breasts? 8 answers

I am Native American and have Tribal Health Insurance. I am trying to put together information about having my Tuberous Breast Deformity corrected. I...
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Latissimus Flap the Right Breast Reconstruction for Me? 8 answers

I am about 50 lbs overweight and my plastic surgeon wants me to have a latissimus flap with an implant. Is it a good choice for me?
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What's the Average Recovery Time of Breast Reconstruction for a Mastectomy? 8 answers

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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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Double Mastectomy and Breast Implants Cost? 7 answers

Around how much would a double mastectomy and breast implants cost without insurance?  
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2 Years Ago I Had Radiation on Left Breast After Cancer Surgery. 7 answers

There are no changes for my breast after radiation.Now I WANT mastectomy and reconstruction,but ONLY with tissue expander. CAN I have that ? I DO NOT...
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Options for Breast Reconstruction for Those Who Had Radiation? 7 answers

What breast reconstruction options are best suited for radiation patients. complications? Is back tissue a good option to consider? Why?
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Breast Reconstruction Expanders Removal and Replacement? 6 answers

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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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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Is It Dangerous to Leave the Tissue Expander In? 6 answers

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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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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Why Are Tissue Expanders Used in Breast Reconstruction? 6 answers

Doing some research on Breast reconstruction and am curious why tissue expanders are used in this procedure and NOT in sub-muscular Breast...
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Fat used in Breast Reconstruction? 6 answers

Where does the fat come from when used in breast reconstruction surgery? Is everyone a candidate for this?
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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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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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Would You Recommend Breast Removal and Reconstruction? 4 answers

For the past 10 years have been dealing with large multiple fibroid cysts. We have a history of breast cancer in the family. I have had asperated in...
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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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Best Breast Reconstruction Procedure After PBM? 4 answers

One step PBM (Prophylactic Bilateral Mastectomy)? I recently tested BRCA1+ (Breast Cancer 1). How does a Dr know what type of Reconstruction is best...
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How Much Can SM Expanders Be Filled? 4 answers

I am very small/petite, and my plastic surgeon chose an SM expander. Otherwise she said it would fill on the sides but I want to go D size...
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Delaying Breast Reconstuction for Radiation Therapy? 4 answers

Why is it best to delay Breast reconstruction if radiation therapy is required?
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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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Lipofilling Concerns in Breast Reconstruction? 3 answers

It has been recommended that I have my reconstruction (both sides) using latissimus dorsi followed by Lipofilling as I do not have enough tummy fat...
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Complications of Replacing Breast Implants with Smaller Size? 3 answers

I have had a Mastectomy with two stage Breast reconstruction. The 585cc gel Breast implant feels too big for me and I want it changed to 495cc's....
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Does Breast Reconstruction Affect Recurrence of Cancer? 3 answers

Does having Breast reconstruction after cancer surgery have any effect on whether cancer will return? I had a partial Mastectomy and I also worry that...
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Please Recommend 3 ways to get Natural Looking Breasts After a Partial Mastectomy? 3 answers

I am looking for options that will restore my breast's natural appearance after a partial mastectomy. What are the most common procedures?
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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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