What's the Average Recovery Time of Breast Reconstruction for a Mastectomy?

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Should Reconstruction Expanders Move Under the Skin?

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,...

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Is One-stage Breast Reconstruction Better Than Two-stage Reconstruction?

Can the same results be expected with a single breast reconstruction surgery as with a two-stage procedure over time?

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What Are the Benefits of Reconstruction for Tuberous Breasts?

I am Native American and have Tribal Health Insurance. I am trying to put together information about having my Tuberous Breast Deformity corrected. I...

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26 Year Old Wants Natural Looking Breasts After Mastectomy?

What are the best breast reconstruction methods, for a natural look and reduced visibility of scar tissue? I want to look as normal as possible and...

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Cell-enhanced Breast Reconstruction Post Lumpectomy?

What can you tell me about cell-enhanced reconstruction? Would you recommend this specific procedure for a woman who has undergone a lumpectomy and...

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Is It Best to Have Reconstruction Right After a Mastectomy or Delay It a While?

This is my second battle with breast cancer and I did not have a full mastectomy the first time, so I am this time. There is a significant amount of...

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What Are the Benefits of a Two Stage Breast Reconstruction?

I understand that breast reconstruction can be carried out in either one or two surgeries and I'm wondering why a two-surgery process would be better?

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Fat used in Breast Reconstruction?

Where does the fat come from when used in breast reconstruction surgery? Is everyone a candidate for this?

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Nipple & Areola Construction from Alloderm?

Is it possible to use Alloderm to create the areola and nipple after breast reconstruction using tissue expanders and implants? Have any of you...

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