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Breast Implants After Lumpectomy and Radiation?
Do you recommend breast implants after a lumpectomy and radiation? If so, what type of implants and what are the pros and cons of this type of...
28 doctor answers
Are There Nipple Implants for Breast Reconstruction?
Are there nipple implants or cohesive gel implants (formed) that are made with a shape that could create a more normal looking breast/nipple? It would...
14 doctor answers | 1 community comment
Breast Implants vs Tissue Fillers for Breast Reconstruction
I have breast cancer, and will undergo mastectomy, but my insurance will not approve the use of Alloderm for the reconstruction because they say its...
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Will I Need a Breast Augmentation Again 10 Years Later?
My doctor is recommending implants on my right breast after my mastectomy. I asked him if in 10-12 yrs (i would be 70-72) I would need another surgery?
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Failed Breast Reconstruction w/ Implant. Try Again?
Hi: 7 years ago I had breast cancer, had a lumpectomy, then had radiation. Then 3 years later I had another cancer event in a different location on...
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Will Insurance Cover Implant Exchange under Cancer Mastectomy Reconstruction? Is Procedure Realistic?
I Had Dbl Mastectomy W/ Reconstruction (Saline Implants). My Left Breast Has Always Had a Couple of Wrinkles/ Bubbles. I would like to exchange my...
9 doctor answers
Implants vs. Tissue for Breast Recontruction After Prophylactic Mastectomy
I am a 36 yo thin, healthy, small breasted, BRCA1+ woman. I am planning a prophylactic nipple sparing double mastectomy. Because I am healthy, my...
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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...
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Sientra Shaped Implants vs. Smooth Round Gel for Breast Cancer Reconstruction?
I am considering a revision from smooth round silicone implants following bilateral mastectomies to the Sientra shaped implants. Which base shape is...
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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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