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Could I have a mastectomy for cosmetic reasons?

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LovereviewsApr 20, 2014
I am mid in my 60's. 25 years agoI had a modified radical mastectomy and immediate reconstruction with implant. Five years ago I had my implant removed. My breast is a B cup. I hate bras and wearing any bra and a prosthesis. I am slim and would not mind being flat. I could hide it by the way I dress. Will a PS do this for me?

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Matthew G. Stanwix, MD, FACS

I'm so sorry to hear about the issues with your wife and her breast reconstruction. One of the major risks with mastectomy is wound healing problems. This may mean a small loss of skin or kt an incision opening up. I your wife did not have reconstruction with an implant or a tissue expander,...

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Mahlon Kerr, MD, FACS

Its so hard to say without a picture.  it may be bruising or if its bright blue it may be the dye used to look at a lymph node.  Ask your PS or GS

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Adam J. Oppenheimer, MD, FACS

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Kenneth Hughes, MD

Fluid collection after mastectomy should be drained and followed closely to ensure that no infection develops.  Sometimes, these can be frustrating problems that may take weeks and weeks to resolve.  There are other things that can be done so talk to your surgeon.  In general,...

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