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47 Years Old -BRCA2 +Double Mastectomy- Mentor High Profile 800 Cc
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I am currently recovering from my breast...
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I am currently recovering from my breast reconstruction surgery. I had a double mastectomy 5 years ago.I had a very suspicious area on both breasts w MRI was ruled precancerous. I am BRCA2+ and elected for a prophylactic double mastectomy w expanders placed. 2 sets of expanders later I had my implants!
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April 13, 2023
Hi it’s now been 7 years and to be honest, they look absolutely great. I get so many compliments people actually think they’re a breast lift not a reconstruction. I’m getting ready to go back and get them exchanged for the bigger size finally and get my tummy tuck. I am still in the weight loss process again and once that’s finished in about six months, I will be scheduling surgery for the tummy tuck and the revision with Dr. Diaz, he is amazing. He is an artist am so blessed to have him as my plastic surgeon.
UPDATED FROM reconstruct47
8 days post
8 days post op
My 6 day post op check up answered my question about fullness- it's a volume issue with my breasts I need more volume apparently. I'm wanting to do the new Mentor 1200-1400 cc silicone gels but they're not out yet. I'm not going back to saline- I love the natural feeling of these gels. I'm starting to round out a little. It's very early and I'm hoping I round out more I think I will. My weight loss goals and a leaner body will be in line with smaller breasts I just don't want any sag. Dr Diaz is absolutely the best ! I'm going to keep working with him on it - and eventually get a tummy tuck. He is a true artist.
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UPDATED FROM reconstruct47
10 days post
10 days Post Op
Starting to change and round out but not in a way I'm very happy with. My breasts look very droopy. Not full on top at all. I'm not happy at this point and I've realized I'm going to have to have a revision. Seriously considering all options. I've been extensively researching and even with the issues I had previously at time of surgery I was not having any. This result is not at all what it should be - not happy.
I'm glad you've discussed things with your doctor, and I'm looking forward to following your progress. We all know how much weight loss can change the shape of our bodies, and I'm sure you'll be able to make a confident choice once you reach your goal weight. Good luck!