Anyone out there with similar problems like me? I had a mastectomy in my teens. Then subsequent reconstruction. I have not been happy since the mastectomy because I don't have symmetry in my boobs, at least not for long, because I have an implant in just my left breast and a natural lifted right breast (that tends to sag over time). I also have problems with scarring badly. Any suggestions?
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I would follow your PS's advice and allow the tissue to demarcate and then determine whether a flap or primary closure will be necessary. It is difficult to assess skin elasticity and tension from simple pictures so having your doctor help you assess this with an examination is important...
While weight gain/loss typically does not affect breast size as much when breasts are reconstructed with implants, it certainly can.It depends a lot on the amount of subcutaneous fat that is left following mastectomy. If weight is gained or lost, this layer of fat can be affected.It is not...
Having fibroadenomas removed from bilateral breast and a younger can leave significant deformity as you're stating. However without having pictures is difficult to assess what reconstructive procedures would benefit U mass. There are multiple surgical options consisting of nipple areolar...