Is it common to have a crease under breast after mastectomy and how is this corrected? (Photo)

February 13, 2014
Asked By:AnnSmith1973

I had prophylactic bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction in January. Immediately, I noticed a crease under my left breast. As the expanders expand, the crease moves. I first thought this was double bubble but I don't have breast tissue to create the first bubble. Is this common and how is this corrected?

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February 17, 2014

Answer: It would be best to ask the surgeon who performed your reconstruction!

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February 17, 2014

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February 15, 2014

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February 15, 2014

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