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Is "cording" following mastectomy with tissue expanders relieved after the exchange surgery with implants?

February 7, 2015
Asked By:kingster in Clairton, PA

I have had cording over my right ribs and abdomen after my bilateral total mastectomies with tissue expanders and alloderm placed. I have received physical therapy for this with cold laser treatments and myofascial release. This weekend I have developed the same thing on the left side now. Will the exchange surgery help with this? I have one more month to go. Or should I revisit the physical therapist? Massage helps somewhat, but not completely. Thank you.

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