How much stretching needed to regain normal breast size?

I had a double mastectomy in August 2005. I still have tissue expanders in due to a series of events that made it impossible to get to and from appointments. I lost all tissue and was going to get the Mentor cohesive gel and was in the study. I don't know if I am still elligable now due to the length of time that has passed, though. Either way, I would like to know, how large do I have to stretch to regain my normal breast size?

3 answers to “How much stretching needed to regain...”

A: Tissue expander breast reconstruction

By Sutton Graham II, MD - Greenville Plastic Surgeon

It is unfortunate that you were unable to accomplish reconstruction earlier. You would be well served to make an appointment with your plastic surgeon to evaluate where you are now, discuss your goals, and formulate a new plan for reconstruction. Through that process you will get further... more

A: Adequate size of breast sizers?

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

There is no way to know this without reviewing your records. Generally speaking each cup size would be about 150-200cc. Important factors to consider are: Size of breasts Shape of breasts Cup size Band width Weight of mastectomy specimen Dimensions of skin paddle on mastectomy specimen There are many other... more

A: Expanders helpful to judge permanent implant size

By Robin T.W. Yuan, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Since expanders are generally chosen to be expanded close to your target size, it is relatively easy to judge when you have attanthe size you want. From the sound of it, you did not even have the expanders inflated. You are still eligible to get the cohesive gel implants.

How much stretching needed to regain normal breast size?

A: Tissue expander breast reconstruction

A: Adequate size of breast sizers?

A: Expanders helpful to judge permanent implant size

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