I had a bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction with silicone implants in 2016. Is it safe for me to use castor oil pack over the implant? Since castor oil absorbs deeply into the skin, will it breakdown the implant? I’m having an increase in neuropathy in the chest muscle where part of it was cut away during the mastectomy. Maybe this is the start of a capsular contracture??
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The most common protocol is starting with air to not put so much pressure on your mastectomy flaps to allow them to get proper blood flow. Then typically the air is switched for saline to provide a more accurate amount and stretching of the pocket for your next stage of reconstruction.
With a mastectomy, the nerves in the breast tissue are removed, so you will not have sensation regardless of the type of reconstruction. The mastectomy is done to treat or prevent cancer and to save your life. Not all women choose to have reconstruction. If you don't want reconstruction, then...
Unfortunately based on that well cited law insurance is not absolutely obligated to pay for your reconstruction following a lumpectomy. However, most insurance companies are now covering lumpectomy defects following cancer excision and radiation. If the lumps are benign, it is more difficult to...
