After Breast Cancer and Double Mastectomy Dr Orseck Made Me Feel Whole Again! - Spartanburg, SC
Once diagnosed with breast cancer I was instructed...
Once diagnosed with breast cancer I was instructed to go seek the advise of a plastic surgeon (because of previous implants) before I made the decision of lumpectomy or mastectomy. Tried to get appt with Dr Orseck but he was out of town. So I met with another dr. This dr suggested mastectomy and I chose for a double. After explanders and then the newest teardrop implants, my new breast were created. I cried for days. I ooked flat with no clevage and then a bump at the bottom. My Oncologist suggested I get a second opinion and suggested Dr Orseck. Since July of last year I had my implants replaced and now have nipples and just finished up with the tattoo coloring. I finally feel whole again. I can look at myself in the mirror when getting out of the shower.What a great end to a horrible story...... Dr Orseck and his whole staff are awesome. I would highly reccommend them for any procedure you might want or need.
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Thank you for sharing such a personal story on RealSelf. I am happy to hear you are feeling like a complete woman again! Just curious, did you end up getting a different type and size implant than the first go around? So glad it's finally working out for you!
Oh I'm glad the round implant made a difference. How long ago did you get the nipple tattoo coloring? Another RealSelf member, Cindy588, recently had hers done and they faded a bit after a month. Perhaps your method or color worked better?
My relative feels the same way about her reconstructed breast. She said to heck with the tattoo and is so happy about conquering the cancer. I think Cindy588 felt the same way too. Good for you and congratulations!! (I'm turning 48 soon too and married for 17 years...who cares, right?!) :)