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How Long Should You Wear a Bandage over Your Breast Following Exchange Surgery, Tissue Expanders for Silicone Implants?
I had a double mastectomy about 5 1/2 months ago with immediate reconstruction. Almost two months ago, silicone implants replaced my tissue expanders....
I Had Breast Cancer in 2003 at Age 39, Had a Double Mastectomy, What Are Options for Implant Revision?
My right side is tight and uncomfortable (radiation?). I also never sweat on my right side (lymph nodes were all removed). My left side is flabby and...
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...
Does the Addition of Alloderm Make Reconstruction Less Painful?
I am having a tough time with the expanders...Ive tried OTC meds, physio etc. I feel extremely tight and uncomfortable. I have expanders in after a...
Is Sharp Under-breast Pain (Especially in Evenings) Normal 4 Weeks After Double Mastectomy and Expanders Put In?
It feels like I have a metal wire cutting into my ribcage under both breasts. I have been experiencing this pain since the expanders were inserted. I...
Remove 450 Cc Implants After Double S&N Sparing Mastectomy and Use Tissue and Blood Supply from Inner Thigh Without Flap?
History: Double S&N sparing mastectomy with submusc stretched 450cc implants. My wish is to remove implants and replace my 450cc cup with own...
Do I Need Spacers if I Don't Have Cancer or Will Not Receive Radiation?
I have a strong family gene of breast cancer. Im probably going to have a double mastectomy before I get the cancer. I would like to have everything...
Size Determination for Breast Reconstruction?
I had a double mastectomy on March 27, 2013 and have had by 2nd expansion. My plastic surgeon explained to me that cup sizes are different than those...
4 Days of Radiation and I Find Out I Can't Expand Anymore. Can I Stop Radiation Now and Finish Expanding?
I had a double mastectomy On August 23 and decided against chemo . I went to radiation doctor and AND SINce I decided not to chemo he suggested we...
Wrong Size Given for Breast Reconstruction?
Had to have a double mastectomy for breast cancer. I requested 350ml (which is written in my records multiple times) because I am very active person...
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