Breast Reconstruction near Shelby, NC
Eric T. Emerson, MD, FACS
Benson E. L. Timmons, MD
Walter H. Caulfield, MD
Parag Butala, MD
It is no fun to wear a prosthesis. You are always so uncomfortable with it riding up or it is so hot. With a breast reconstruction you can do all the things (like swimming, etc.) that you could not (or would not) do without a breast. I am very happy with my reconstruction. Just be realistic though. It will not look like your other breast for awhile and you do have scars. I had radiation,...
Once diagnosed with breast cancer I was instructed to go seek the advise of a plastic surgeon (because of previous implants) before I made the decision of lumpectomy or mastectomy. Tried to get appt with Dr Orseck but he was out of town. So I met with another dr. This dr suggested mastectomy and I chose for a double. After explanders and then the newest teardrop implants, my new breast were...
Best option for me personally. Pros: use of your own tissue, more natural look, changes with weight gain or loss to fit your body, tummy tuck, no maintenance needed. Cons: all risk is up front, can loose flaps, pain, will need help moving after surgery, 4 - 5 day stay in hospital after surgery, can not go a size larger but can go smaller.
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