Breast Reconstruction: Q&A
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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...
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I Had a Lumpectomy Five Weeks Ago and Just Noticed a Nipple Inversion on That Side. What Has Caused This?
Diagnosed with invasive mucinous ductal cancer and had surgery five weeks ago. Yesterday , I noticed a nipple inversion on that same side. My breast...
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Breast Reconstruction Revision?
I had reconstructive surgery 5 years after my mastectomy but I only got an implant. I would like to have it redone so that both breasts will look the...
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How Can I Get Projection for Reconstructed Nipples?
Prophylacti bilateral mastectomy in 2008 with nipple reconstruction using c-v flap. They are flattened. I have tried injectable filler Radiesse......
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Can Inverted Nipple After Lumpectomy Be Repaired?
Is it possible to to repair a nipple that has turned inward during a lumpectomy?
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After Breast Reconstruction, How Long Do Nipple Tattoos Generally Last?
Following breast reconstruction after a mastectomy using an implant, I had my reconstructed nipple tattooed. A year later, it was totally faded and is...
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How Long Does It Take for Nipple Reconstruction to be Ready for Tattooing?
2 weeks post nipple reconstruction after bi-lateral mastectomy, How long does it take to heal before tattooing can normally be done? How long does the...
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Are Reconstructed Nipples Always Hard?
When a nipple is reconstructed after mastectomy, will it always have the hard look? Ie, will they always look like they're "nippin'...
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Areola Reduction and Nipple Repositioning Possible?
I had a lumpectomy and removal of 3 lymph nodes and radiation on the left side that left me with pulled-in, nasty scars, and a nipple that faces to...
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Mastectomy and Reconstruction Following Radiation
I had a lumpectomy and radiaiton 18 years ago and 9 years ago (first left, then right breast).1 year ago I was genetically tested and carry the BRAC1...
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