Breast Reconstruction: Q&A
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Can I Have Plastic Surgery to Fix a Lumpectomy Depression Before Having Radiation?
I had a lumpectomy and re-excision on one breast about 8 weeks ago. I am currently having chemotherapy and am scheduled to begin radiation in April....
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I Am Considering Breast Reconstruction Using a Spectrum Implant/expander- What Result Can I Expect?
I had a tissue-sparing mastectomy in April. I had chemo but no radiation. I am a 38B. Is a Spectrum implant/expander reliable and produce a positive...
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Diep Flap Surgery 4 Weeks Post Op - 6 Months of Chemo. Incision Opened Up?
I am packing my incision twice a day (3 inches long and 1/2 inch deep. How long do these take to heal? Can I shower with this open incision? I keep it...
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Should or Can I Get Pregnant After Chemo and Bilateral Tram Flap Surgery?
Should or Can I Get Pregnant After Chemo and Bilateral Tram Flap Surgery?
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What Are my Options After a Failed LAT Flap?
Inflammatory Breast Cancer- 5/10 Radical Mastectomy on left then chemo & radiation. 4/11 Total Mastectomy on right & tissue expanders on both....
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DIEP After Radiation?
I had a right breast mastectomy, chemo, and radiation for breast cancer that included lymph node involvement. I am considering a DEIP for...
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Is a 32A to a 32C/D Unreasonable for a Bilateral Mastectomy Patient?
I am 5'3, 98 pounds, large 32A. Finishing chemo in 1mo and am debating radiation vs. bilateral mast. I have had a consult with a PS who highly...
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Bi-lateral Mastectomy After BC, Chemo but No Raditiation & I Am Having Reconstruction with Implants?
I was told by someone who had this surgery that the process of the reconstruction w/implants would pull up or tighten skin of my upper abs a little is...
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Size of Implants. Had Chemo and Bilateral Mastectomy and Radiation?
I had Chemo, a bilateral mastectomy in Feb 2012 (and radiation). After my surgery, Dr said that I could only be a B cup from a 38 C. When i was hoping...
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Bilateral W TE,chem, Radiaition. Was 40C Now Want B's but PS Want to Use 500cc for Implant. Why?
Why would she want to use 500cc when they look and feel so big to me. I am 60 years old and don't need to look perky. I am not sure I even want to...
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