I have undergone the first stage of breast reconstruction after a double mastectomy. I will be getting the expanders removed in 2 weeks with implants replacing them. I am hoping for a full C. The doc said he will be putting 415 cc's. Is this a full C? I am 5'2" weigh 135lbs. Also, following the surgery I will have 5 weeks of radiation on the left breast. I would like to know everything I need to know to offer me the best results for the radiated side.
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Your insurance should cover the mastectomy and reconstruction. That being said, hospital charges are much higher which allows the insurance company to negotiate pricing. For a straight breast augmentation the average is around $7000.
Radiation therapy causes fibrosis of tissue, hence the breast usually shrinks and may become slightly stiffer after radiation. So when deciding on augmentation with an implant after radiation there are several aspects to consider.
1. Implant related complications increase after...
Although this is possible, it really depends on the extent of the skin sparing mastectomy and adequacy of soft tissue coverage over the implant. Achieving a D cup may require a larger final implant that will likely be associated with a higher rate of complications. In this instance you may want...