I was given no information so I consulted with my surgeon who recommended breast conserving surgery over a mastectomy. My right cancerous breast was larger but the tumor was larger than anticipated and more tissue had to be removed to get clear margins. The result is terrible.
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Thank you so much for sharing your story. Breast reconstruction can be difficult and the complication rate can be high, especially after radiotherapy.It sounds and looks like your reconstructive surgeon has done all the right things. The risk of having the reconstruction fail after radiotherapy...
Well the simple answer is that it depends. If you are far enough out from your surgery and you have been released to full physical activity you absolutely can. I have found in my patients that many have difficulty playing golf with the expanders in as they are firm and can make your golf s...
Smoking has nothing to do with insurance. You can not have elective plastic surgery for breast reconstruction while smoking because you have a 600% increased risk for a major wound healing problem.
