Breast Reconstruction: Q&A
Ask a QuestionScarring + Breast Reconstruction
Scar Treatment After Mastectomy?
I have bright red scars after a mastectomy 2 months ago. They are flat and not painful but wider than I would have liked. Is there a treatment that I...
3 doctor answers
Tissue Necrosis After Breast Reconstruction. I Would Rather Be Flat Than Look Like This? (photo)
I had skin sparing bilat mast, breast recon with TEs. 1 week later had reaction to surgical tape. PS said remove tape. I did so and discovered tissue...
4 doctor answers
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...
10 doctor answers | 1 community comment
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...
4 doctor answers
Incisions for Tissue Expander Surgery? (photo)
I just had tissue expander surgery with an older Dr. He extended my mastectomy scars with the incision saying it was to prevent pectoral muscle damage...
7 doctor answers
Post Surgical Care to Minimize Scaring After Breast Reconstruction?
What restrictions, activities or therapies are helpful during healing from a breast reconstruction?
1 doctor answer
Mastectomy Scars Changed After Tissue Expander Surgery?
Two weeks ago I had tissue expander surgery 2 years after a bilateral mastectomy. My original scars had faded nicely but now they are red and a bit...
2 doctor answers | 1 community comment
Have Shrinkage, Radiated Reconstructed Side, Also Hardening/scarring/ 7 Wks Post Op, How Long Wait Period?
Radiation was 9 months ago, thought safe /since more cancer was found to have masectomy/reconstruction at same time. Radiated side is not working out,...
1 doctor answer
Medicaid Coverage for Breast Indentation?
I was a premature baby,i had a 50/50 chance of surviving,my lungs collapsed,at the time,surgeons cut open my right breast to stick tubes,so i can...
1 doctor answer | 1 community comment
Breast Reconstruction Newsletter
Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest stories,
photos, and expert answers.
