Breast Reconstruction

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Do Breast Reconstruction Tissue Expanders Cause Pain As They Expand? 29 answers

It seems like a tissue expander would be painful as it stretches the skin - am I crazy?

After Bilateral Mastectomy, my Expanders Are Excruciating 14 answers

I Was a 34A at Best. I am afraid my body is too small to accommodate the smallest expanders available, and I am seriously thinking of ending the...

after expander mastectomy

Is It Normal to Have Pain After Double Masectomy Expansions? 13 answers

Had double mastectomy 3 wks. Ago had expansions put in was expanded on Monday have pain is it normal? I had cancer in both breasts am 41 yrs. Old...

after age 35-44 mastectomy

Unhappy with Reconstruction After Mastectomy? 9 answers

I had a bilateral mastectomy last year, with tissue expanders and silicone implants. My breasts don't match and one side hurts. The implant moves...

asymmetry before mastectomy revision

Should Reconstruction Expanders Move Under the Skin? 7 answers

I have had my tissue expanders in place since bilateral mastectomy 11/15/10. I stopped getting fills after December 20th so I could heal from my pain,...

after cramp expander movement reconstructive

Rippling After Skin Saving Bilateral Mastectomy with Immediate Reconstruction 7 answers

All done 16 years ago. I was very happy with my result. But now the implants are rippling badly and I have some "nerve"? pain on my chest...

after insurance nerves options rippling

Pain with Implant. Is This Normal? 6 answers

I had a mastectomy in Feb 2010. Reconstruction with expander then silicone implant. Revision in Oct.2010 to make the shelf for the breast and...

after normal silicone implant

How to Fix Pain from Scar Tissue After Breast Reconstruction? 5 answers

What can be done about scar tissue causing pain?

after breasts scar tissue

Scar Tissue in Chest Wall After Breast Reconstruction? 4 answers

Is it possible to have a painful chest wall scar tissue after Breast reconstruction with implants? I am 2 years post-op and continue to have pain...

after

Is There Something I Can Do to Relieve Breast Pain from "Post Surgical Change"? 4 answers

I had a minor lumpectomy 10 years ago to remove a benign cyst. It was done by a general surgeon at a small local hospital. Approx 2 months post...

before lumpectomy

Is Scar Tissue Removal Possible After Breast Implant Reconstruction and Radiation? 4 answers

Last year I had a mastectomy due to multiple malignant phyllodes tumors. Immediate implant reconstruction surgery took place. I underwent 31 days of...

after capsular contracture options radiation

How Much Pain Should I Expect from Breast Reconstruction After Partial Breast Resection? 4 answers

Are there preferred surgical techniques that are used to help minimize the pain? What kind of medication is used to minimize the amount of pain after...

before lumpectomy medication resection technique

I Have Had Implants For 2 years After Expanders, and Now Experiencing Pain. Why? 4 answers

Now i got my inplants after 2yrs right breast is hurting could of i hurtt i from lifting weights

2 years post-op after causes weight lifting

Botox for Breast Reconstruction Pain 3 answers

Have you seen positive results from Botox reducing pain related to breast reconstruction (as described in this news video)? Do you consider it...

before

Pain 3 Months After Implant Exchange Surgery 2 answers

I had silcone implants placed after bilateral mastectomy. I had a lot of discomfort with expanders but felt I would get relief once final implants...

3 months post-op after discomfort normal tightness

Tightness, Pulling and Pain After Breast Reconstruction- What Can I Do? 2 answers

I had reconstruction with textured silicone implants April 2011. I had continued tightness across my chest, with pulling sensations that did not get...

6 months post-op after options tightness

I Have Severe Pain After the Exchange of Tissue Expanders for Silicone Implants 2.5 Weeks Ago, Why Would this Be? 2 answers

I had a b/l mastectomy for DCIS in 9/2011 with tissue expander placement (with Alloderm) and was always very uncomfortable with the expanders. I am...

2 weeks post-op after tissue expander uncomfortable

Becker Implant Port Location 1 answer

I have had Bilateral Mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. My Plastic Surgeon is performing a Single Stage Breast Construction on me using Becker...

normal saline implants

Breast Reconstruction 1 answer

I have been experiencing pain in my ribcage where my implant connects. I generally sleep on my side but due to pain have been sleeping on my stomach....

after ribcage shifting

3 Months Since Double Mastectomy with Immediate Reconstruction, Why Does the Shelf/sling Still Hurt and How Long Will It Last? 1 answer

3 months post-op after mastectomy recovery sling

2 Years After Mastectomy/Reconstruction Still Have Tight Chest Feeling and Pain, What Can I Do?

I had a double bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction 2 years ago and am still having a boa constrictor feeling around my chest. The pain...

2 years post-op after tightness

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