Breast Reconstruction
Discussion List
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Lymphoma from implants
Has anyone had one of the recalled breast implants and not been notified by dr. that they have one of those implants?
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Going flat after reconstruction
Hi all. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020. Had a bilateral mastectomy and immediate reconstruction. Tissue expander removal and reconstruction in February 2021. I have had a revision already, feb 2022. Since the first surgery i have had pain so bad sometimes it takes my breathe away. I was an avid runner and…
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Implants after radiation or go flat
I am about to have UMx soon. I met with my plastic surgeon. Once my PS heard that I need radiation, he started to talk me out of implants. I have small breasts to begin with, so if I do implant, I will need to augment the other side too. My PS worries that if I have capsular contracture - then I will end up with asymmetry…
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Plastic surgeon recommendations in southwest Florida
Plastic surgeon recommendations in southwest Florida
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Plastic surgeon recommendation at MSKCC
Hello I am scheduled for mastectomy and reconstruction at MSK. My surgeon mentioned Dr. Cordeiro, Dr Disa or Dr Matros. I have to wait an extra week for Dr. Cordeiro. I am looking into implants.Which doctor is the best?
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Scared I will hate how I look no matter what
Content warning: HUGE body hate issues. I'm 42, about to have a unilateral mtx, and really struggling with how to decide whether to have reconstruction or not. I know I don't want implants. It's DIEP or flat closure. My problem is that I love my breasts. Like REALLY love them. When they started growing when I was 13, I…