I'm Still Having Swelling and Pain, I Can't Even Walk on Treadmill W/o Swelling and Tightness. Is This Normal? Doctor Answers, Tips
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I'm Still Having Swelling and Pain, I Can't Even Walk on Treadmill W/o Swelling and Tightness. Is This Normal?

I have had an mastectomy followed by latissimus dorsi flap, tissue expander, then breast implant Dec 13th 2011, nipple reconstruc. Feb 2,2012. same breast 8 yrs ago radiation after lumpectomy

1 Doctor Answer | Asked by chris in kc
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Breast reconstruction in austin, breast reconstruction with DIEP flap, breast reconstruction with implant, latissimus flap

It is a little difficult to tell you much without an examination but you should be able to live your life without selling and pain. Please have a consultation with your plastic surgeon or another board certified plastic surgeon in your area of the country that is familiar with all forms of reconstruction. I suspect that if you had radiation in that area and everything is firm and tight that you may have a capsular contracture that can occur normally but is mre likely after... more

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