My breasts are nothing but ugly and in the way. They aren't very big, B-C cup but the areolas are a lot bigger than average. I find their existence very disturbing at all times, even when all alone fully dressed. I don't want to accept them because they are nothing but a burden to me.I don't want implants or augmentation to make them look better, I want them to be removed completely. What kind of result should I expect and how much will it cost?
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February 17, 2014
Answer: There are other options other than mastectomy!
I am glad you chose a DIEP flap!. Good luck! Please find an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and member of the Aesthetic Society using the Smart Beauty Guide. These Plastic Surgeons can guide you on all aspects of facial surgery, breast augmentation and body procedures...
Thanks for your question. It is completely normal to have some niggling aches and pains for anything up to a few months after implant based breast reconstruction.In terms of physical activity, I ask my patients to take it easy for at least 3 weeks - lift nothing heavier than 3 litres of milk and...
Yes, placement of implants under a DIEP flap reconstruction is a common method of "augmenting" the volume of your breast reconstruction. In your case, the DIEP flap lost volume with weight loss and fat injections alone may not be enough to give you the desired fullness. Therefore, implant...
