I had a double mastectomy and am going through reconstruction. I was told 800cc is the biggest. What size is that? (photo)

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I was a 42C. Can you give me any idea what Cc would be close to my regular size.

Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

Based on the pictures posted, there is redness, swelling and an open wound. You need all your wounds to heal completely first then start the discussion with the plastic surgeon for appropriate way of reconstructionSamir Shureih MD. FACSsshureih@msn.com

Robert Whitfield, MD · Answer

In your picture there in an open wound.  I would not recommend and implant at this point.Three
basic forms of breast reconstruction exist. You can use your own tissue,
implants or a combination of the previous two techniques. Your own tissue can
be used in the form of the DIEP flap, PAP flap, SGAP flap or fat grafting.
Implants can be done in one stage or two stage. Two stage reconstructions are
started by placing expanders at the time of mastectomy. Once they expanders are
placed they are able to be inflated as determined by wound healing. The final
time consists of combining any of the above techniques.

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