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Great Doctor, Great Results! - Duluth, GA
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After having my first reconstruction after a...
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After having my first reconstruction after a double mastectomy, I was less than impressed with my prior surgeons ability, expertise (or lack thereof) and the outcome. Knowing that I deserved a better result after having undergone everything I had due to breast cancer, I sought out a surgeon whose level of training, interest and expertise was superior, and that's when I contacted Dr. Song. I've had such a great experience with him, and immediately felt confident that he knew what he was doing, and would provide me with the best result possible. He gave me plenty of information about the procedure he would do during the revision and why, and what I could expect for results. He also answered every question I had, and didn't seem to rush through my appointments. He didn't weave a fairytale like story about what my chest would look like after the surgery, but told me the realistic truth, which helped because that way I didn't have an image in my head that wasn't going to be feasible. I have been more than happy with my new chest, and although it's not perfect, after a mastectomy, because of the volume and tissue loss, combined with physical imperfections, one can't expect to have the same outcome as one who simply underwent an augmentation. I look great in a bra, pretty good without one, except i'm missing a nipple on the right, but I'm symmetrical, full and glad to have that whole cancer nonsense behind me.

Welcome, and thank you so much for sharing your story with us! I hope you'll enjoy being a part of this awesome community, taking advantage of all the support on offer. How long did you have to wait before resuming normal activities after your revision? Was it comparable to recovery after your original surgery?