My wife (post mastectomy for CA) just had (7-10-2012) tissue expanders taken out and 700cc hp gel implants put in under the muscle. She's concerned with how they do not protrude out and it appears as though there will be little cleavage. Once the swelling subsides. How much of a factor does swelling and time factor into how her breast will look?
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July 17, 2012
Answer: No Cleavage After Mastectomy, Expanders and HP Gel Implants Under Muscle?
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