“To b or not to b? i'd rather be a c or d (after breast reconstruction)”
Breast reconstruction: Worth it
Cost: $7,500
Pain: Uncomfortable
Review of Breast reconstruction:Pain: Uncomfortable
Breast reconstruction satisfaction: Fair
I recommend my Breast reconstruction provider: Name not provided
Why: He is very knowledgeable and has a great bedside manner. He does great work. The incisions healed beautifully and are hardly noticable. I am just really disappointed in the size of my reconstructed breasts after all was said and done.
D/X with breast cancer in April '08. Had bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction using tissue expanders, chemo, etc. Expanders were 500cc filled to 1000cc each over a 4 month period (last fill Oct '08).
Replacement surgery was Mar '09. Expanders were replaced with Mentor silicone gel implants, 685cc, moderate height, high profile.
I was expecting these to be larger, but to me they appear rather small. Before mastectomies I was around a 36B/38A/B depending on the bra but now I barely fill an A cup bra.
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