Breast Reconstruction Candidate Doctor Answers, Q&A, Tips

Breast Implants After Double Mastectomy and No Fat Tissue?

I've had a double mastectomy and my breast are mounds. I'm thinking of having breast implants. All that flap and my own tissue was junk, I have no fat...

4 doctor answers

If I Remove my Fibroadenoma Could Breast Reconstruction Help?

I am a 27 year old female. I had an ultrasound guided biopsy done in 2007 which confirmed I had a 3cm fibroadenoma. Last week, I had an ultrasound and...

4 doctor answers

Can I Have Any Other Form of Reconstructive Surgery Following a Failed DIEP Flap?

I'm in my early 40's, I had a DIEP flap reconstruction and it failed due to a blood clot & veinous bleed & having complications and...

6 doctor answers

I Had a Breast Reduction in March. My Right Breast Developed Necrosis

I have lost nipple, areola, and breast volume through debridement. The wound is still being packed twice a week but end of tunnel is in sight. Despite...

1 doctor answer

How did you go about deciding to have breast reconstruction after mastectomy?

6 doctor answers

Is Fat Grafting The Right Choice For My Breast Reconstruction?

On Sept 28 2011 I had a DIEP Flap procedure performed. I had a bi-lateral Mastectomy due to breast cancer. Underwent Chemo and Radiation. After the...

7 doctor answers

Can the "Capsule Switch Procedure" Be Used in Reconstruction for Capsular Contracture?

I had lumpectomy and radiation 18 months prior to my mastectomy. I currently have tissue expanders w/alloderm and am doing well, but am concerned...

4 doctor answers

Fat used in Breast Reconstruction?

Where does the fat come from when used in breast reconstruction surgery? Is everyone a candidate for this?

6 doctor answers

Are Behind the Pectoral Muscle Breast Implants Ok After Lumpectomy, with or Without Radiation?

I've been recently diagnosed with Stage 1 DCIS, and going to undergo lumpectomy. Dr. doesn't think radiation will be necessary. Can I still have...

5 doctor answers

I Am a 55 Yrs Old. Double Mastectomy with Radiation on Left Side.

Some residual soft skin on left. Height 177cm. Weight 115kg. Had hysterectomy.do not want a flap procedure. can expansion be considered? thank you

6 doctor answers

Breast Reconstruction: Q&A

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Breast Implants After Double Mastectomy and No Fat Tissue?

If I Remove my Fibroadenoma Could Breast Reconstruction Help?

Can I Have Any Other Form of Reconstructive Surgery Following a Failed DIEP Flap?

I Had a Breast Reduction in March. My Right Breast Developed Necrosis

How did you go about deciding to have breast reconstruction after mastectomy?

Is Fat Grafting The Right Choice For My Breast Reconstruction?

Can the "Capsule Switch Procedure" Be Used in Reconstruction for Capsular Contracture?

Fat used in Breast Reconstruction?

Are Behind the Pectoral Muscle Breast Implants Ok After Lumpectomy, with or Without Radiation?

I Am a 55 Yrs Old. Double Mastectomy with Radiation on Left Side.

Atrial Fibrillation and Breast Reconstruction Surgery?

Chance of State Insurance Covering Reconstruction After Masectomy?

What's the Best Option for Poland's Syndrome if You Have Scoliosis As Well?

Being a Renal Transplant Patient, Could I Be a Candidate for a Pedicled Tram Flap?

SLE and Autological Fat Transference

Can I Wear Brava if I Have a Biopsy Clip in One Breast? (I Had Some Benign Microcalcifications)

I Smoke Cigs. Can We Still Do Breast Reconstruction Surgery?

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