Living Without Reconstruction After a Mastectomy
Discussion List
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Deciding to go flat: What questions do I need to ask surgeon?
2008 BMX, with right rupture now: I need to decide asap what surgery to get: replacement of silicone implant or no replacement but go flat. My brief overview of prior posts indicates that even with going flat there is much to learn about: proper incisions, ensuring proper mobility, fat grafting? ... Any advise or and…
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Incision preferences for mastectomy with aesthetic flat closure?
Hi - I had a lumpectomy recently, but because of some surprises with pathology, I may end up having a mastectomy. If so, I would likely prefer a double mastectomy with no reconstruction -- aesthetic flat closure. But - I actually care deeply about the aesthetic result. I've looked up photos online, and see a lot of…
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Prosthetic fit in normal sports bras and bathing suits
I am having a mastectomy July 6th and was wondering as I love swimming and aquafit. Do you need to get a special bathingsuit? or can you put prosthetic in a bathingsuit you already have. Also I wear sports bras and you can take the padding out when washing them. Does prosthesis fit in sport bras?