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Breast Reconstruction

Archives for December 2021

Leak in implant
I had my implants (silicone) put in at the start of May. Last month I felt a lump, but an MRI showed it was scar tissue. But the MRI also showed a leak in the implant -- with what appears to be two small specks of silicone outside the implant. I obviously need it replaced, but have no idea how that would have happened…
Expanders and expansions
Hello everyone! Had BMX with expanders 8 weeks ago. 3 weeks in had to have Debridement surgery. Now I’m healing well. I was supposed to get my first fill today. But, because I had a pin dot size scab the PS said no he wasn’t doing it till the scab fell off. Sooo another two ish weeks we wait. I understand the cautiousness…
Revision Experience-DIEP
Hello All, I’ve been reading threads looking for some experience on the revision surgery after the DIEP. I had a BMX in Nov of 2020. I have been pushed back for the revision until March 25,2022. As this approaches I am curious about pain compared to the original surgery? How long was your recovery time? Any suggestions for…
Plastic/Reconstruction Surgeon recommendation in Los Angeles
Hi Everyone! After 10 years of having a sub-pectoral (under the muscle) implants I am in need of getting them replaced. I am deciding on whether to go with the same, sub-pec placement, or dowhat the surgeon i saw said and try pre-pec. I would like to see another PS for a second opinion. Any Los Angeles doc’s…
Breast warmer bra inserts for mastectomy patients
Has anyone tried the Brilliantly Warm inserts? They were made by a mastectomy patient to combat the cold feeling some of us get from implants. They look a little pricey, so I was wondering if anyone had tried them. My chest gets a little chilly when I'm in a room any cooler than about 68 degrees.
Implants under the skin or under the chest muscle
Hi Everyone! I had a breast cancer a while back and a double mastectomy with the silicone implants reconstruction. The implants were put in behind the muscle, following the tissue expander. It's been 10 yrs and I plan to have the implants replaced. The reconstruction surgeon I saw suggested a prepectoral procedure using…
Mastectomy and reconstruction photos
Hello, I thought I made a post and it seemed to have disappeared. If it reappears- I’m sorry. Not a double post on purpose. Anyways, Someone shared this gallery with me and I thought some others might also find it useful. It includes lots of different options (flat closure, implant based, male mastectomies). People submit…
Pain starting years after DIEP
Hello! I am 5 years post double mastectomy with DIEP reconstruction. Over the last two months I have been having pain in both breast, nipples and armpits. I can’t feel any noticeable lump and the pain is more on the right but happens on both…? Has anyone had this start so many years post surgery?

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