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Better Symmetry? Lat Flap with Implant or Tissue Expander and Implant?

I am 35, having a unilateral mastectomy, no chemo, no radiation. I've received two different opinions from board certified plastic surgeons about...

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Double Mastectomy with Tissue Expanders. Left Side is Much Bigger - Normal?

I had a double mastectomy on aug 12 and tissue expanders put in right away. the left side has been getting much bigger than right. I had fluid drained...

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What Do You Think of Using Tissue from Reverse Abdominoplasty for Breast Reconstruction?

In 2000 I had a gastric bypass and lost 140lbs. I have had an abdominoplasty, thigh lift and breast reduction. My doctor is suggesting that I go for a...

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Options for Breast Reconstruction for Those Who Had Radiation?

What breast reconstruction options are best suited for radiation patients. complications? Is back tissue a good option to consider? Why?

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Dr Was Supposed to Raise my Areolas and While Doing So, Left Remains and So Now I Have Areola with Tissues Underneath? (photo)

I had this done 4 years ago. How much will it cost to snip the areola tissue underneath? Do I have to go under? Can they just numb it, slice it off...

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