Unhappy with Reconstruction After Mastectomy?

May 13, 2011
Asked By:SoCASue in Los Angeles, CA

I had a bilateral mastectomy last year, with tissue expanders and silicone implants. My breasts don't match and one side hurts. The implant moves differently (like it's loose) on the painful side, is below the crease, and an inch lower than the other side. Everytime I bring up the pain and that one side is lower and below the crease, my doc says she is happy with the result. I want them to come close to matching! Am I being unreasonable? If not, how do I get her to address my concerns?

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August 12, 2012

Answer: It is not unreasonable.

August 12, 2012

Answer: It is not unreasonable.

June 6, 2011

Answer: Breast reconstruction

June 6, 2011

Answer: Breast reconstruction

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