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Post-Mastectomy Breast Infection. Expander Removal?
Left breast ( had radiations 2 years ago ) got infected after mastactamy and reconstraction with expander.I'm 2 weeks now with picc line with...
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Remove my breasts and nipples to look like a male?
How Similar is the Breast Reduction Operation to a Mastectomy? I would like to remove my breasts and nipples. I'm looking for a surgeon who will make...
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Post Op After Removal of Right Axillary Breast Tissue?
I just had a day operation to remove right axillary breast tissue at my right armpit. I noticed that area still looks like there is a lump there. Is...
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Mastectomy 15 years ago with a tram flap reconstruction. Now, Cancer in Other Breast.
I had a mastectomy 15 years ago on the left breast and had reconstruction with a tram flap the same day. Now i have been diagnosed with breast cancer...
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Implant Surrounded By Adhesions And Scarring, And Want It Removed Safely. What's The Best Way?
I had a radical double mastectomy in 1974. I've had 11 surgeries on left side due to adhesions, rupture, scarring. I'm 68. I have small saline...
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Had A Double Mastectomy April 10th, and Have To Go In To Have Dead Skin Cells Removed. Is This Common?
I am 34 and had a double mastectomy April 10th and have to go in tomorrow to have dead skin removed. Is this common? Also, will the skin be fine once...
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Existing Implants Instead of Expander Used in Breast to Be Radiated, then Reconstructed with DIEP Flap. Should I Remove Implant?
I already have silicone implants, and will be getting a masectomy of my left breast in about 1 week, and will be undergoing radiation after, then...
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Not Able to Do Breast Fat Transfer, What's my Choice After Fibroadenoma Removel?
I am 30 years old and having a fibrodenoma in my breast for years. Since it grew queit big during pregnancy (10cmx8cmx3cm),my doctor decided to remove...
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I Am 68 Had a Mastectomy 6/2008 Reconstruction 5/2009 Developed Pseudomonas Had Implant Removed 12/2009. Should I Try Again?
I Am 68 Had a Mastectomy 6/2008 Reconstruction 5/2009 Developed Pseudomonas Had Implant Removed 12/2009. Should I Try Again?
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Skin Sparing Mastectomy and Inframammary Fold Question?
Is the inframammary fold normally removed during skin sparing mastectomy with immediate flap reconstruction?
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