Breast Reconstruction: Q&A
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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....
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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...
5 doctor answers
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...
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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...
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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...
1 doctor answer
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
2 doctor answers | 1 community comment
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