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I am currently trying to decide between stacked DIEP and latissimus dorsi. I'm leaning torwards latissimus dorsi mainly because of the faster recovery (I have a four year old) but also because I'd prefer a scar on my back to across my stomach. However, I just read a few threads about latissimus dorsi that are scaring me!!…
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Looking for recommendations for plastic surgeons who do stacked Diep for thin women who don’t have enough belly fat for reconstruction and need additional sites to form a breast. New York and New Jersey please. Thank you!
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