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Excellent - Morristown, NJ

I had breast cancer and had to have reconstruction...

  • 11 Apr 2011

I had breast cancer and had to have reconstruction. I did a TRAM flap instead of implants and now I have a flat stomach. The nipple reconstruction looks great. I don't think anyone would ever realize that I had a mastectomy.

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Farhad Rafizadeh, MD

My Doctor: Farhad Rafizadeh, MD

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He and his staff work together very professionally. They accommodate you with the times you need to be seen. Dr. R. explains everything in full detail and draws exactly what he will be doing.

Comments (2)

Megan P (Community Manager) 15 Sep 2011

Glad to hear things went well for you. Do you mind me asking what your recovery period was like?

Susan in NJ 15 Sep 2011
It was painful the first few days, but I used the pain medication to get myself up and moving about ASAP. The TRAM was the most painful part so getting in and out of bed was impossible for a while. I slept in a recliner for about 10 days. In about three weeks of was feeling like myself again. Feel free to ask any other questions that you might have.

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