I have a double mastectomy with no reconstruction. I'm lean with a BMI of 21, so lean that my ribs show. I like the rest of my body just fine the way it is and am physically active. If I don't have enough belly fat to make two breasts, are there other options for autologous reconstruction that will not hurt my ability to dance, have sex, lift weights, etc.? Which offer the least scarring? I had open-abdominal fibroid-removal surgery about 15 years ago but I hear this need not rule out a DIEP.
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You are only a month out so there is still the potential for the radiated side to "relax" and settle. With that being said, Your radiated side will likely remain higher than the non radiated side. In the photos, your non-radiated side looks larger and the inframammary fold appears lower. Both of...
Unknown? Need only in person examination. But usually radiated tissue does NOT fluff or drop. Best to discuss with your PS. Posting photos always helps.
Appears as expansion is being done to quickly thus the red, bruise effects. r it could be cellulitis? Best to see your PS daily to be examined until the settles. Good Luck....