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Forum: Breast Reconstruction

Is it right for you? Discuss timing and various procedures and techniques.

• Doctor didn’t want to do fat grafting.

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  Created by: Faith1111 on Oct 1, 2020 11:38PM

  Latest post: Oct 3, 2020 10:03AM by sbelizabeth

• Surgical time for Diep flap

  9 Posts 71 Views

  Created by: Yogatyme on Oct 1, 2020 07:56PM

  Latest post: Oct 2, 2020 08:29PM by Yogatyme

• Implant position when lying down.

  5 Posts 90 Views

  Created by: Dani444 on Sep 27, 2020 11:34AM

  Latest post: Oct 2, 2020 04:32PM by Dani444

• Revision from subpectoral to prepectoral.

  147 Posts 2,503 Views

  Created by: Yaniza on Aug 22, 2018 09:03PM

  Latest post: Oct 1, 2020 09:35PM by akler53

• Latissimus Dorsi Breast Reconstruction

  6,395 Posts 126,617 Views

  Created by: Faythnme on Apr 11, 2010 10:46PM

  Latest post: Oct 1, 2020 09:26PM by megryan57

• redoing reonstruction

  19 Posts 428 Views

  Created by: Happygirl1802 on Aug 3, 2018 08:56PM

  Latest post: Oct 1, 2020 09:22PM by MinusTwo

• Removing Implants Permanently

  3 Posts 53 Views

  Created by: steelmillgal on Sep 25, 2020 10:44AM

  Latest post: Sep 29, 2020 08:26PM by msphil

• Possible Infection long after DIEP

  3 Posts 32 Views

  Created by: JWoo on Sep 27, 2020 10:05PM

  Latest post: Sep 27, 2020 10:42PM by OnTarget

• I think I'm happy with my implants

  7 Posts 83 Views

  Created by: Danee78 on Sep 20, 2020 01:15AM

  Latest post: Sep 27, 2020 10:33PM by OnTarget

• Tender spot in nipple area

  1 Posts 10 Views

  Created by: aprildawn714 on Sep 25, 2020 03:23PM

  Latest post: Sep 25, 2020 03:23PM by aprildawn714

• Latissimus -Experiences?

  4 Posts 48 Views

  Created by: Dham1960 on Mar 13, 2020 10:18AM

  Latest post: Sep 25, 2020 01:05PM by Jaybird627

• Anyone else struggling long after DIEP reconstruction?

  9 Posts 112 Views

  Created by: Mavericksmom on Sep 21, 2020 03:35PM

  Latest post: Sep 25, 2020 07:14AM by Mavericksmom

• Previously radiated side really firm post DIEP.

  1 Posts 16 Views

  Created by: clarrn on Sep 24, 2020 04:11PM

  Latest post: Sep 24, 2020 04:11PM by clarrn

• Wound dehiscence after TramFlap breast reconstruction

  33 Posts 267 Views

  Created by: I_amzer3nity on Mar 5, 2019 02:51AM

  Latest post: Sep 24, 2020 03:20PM by Ekojio

• Tattoos with Vinnie

  15 Posts 203 Views

  Created by: LBG10 on May 29, 2020 07:54AM

  Latest post: Sep 23, 2020 11:51AM by greenpeace

• Removal of subpectoral implants for DIEP flap

  2 Posts 38 Views

  Created by: lynae23 on Sep 11, 2020 08:34PM

  Latest post: Sep 19, 2020 04:00PM by Wonderwoman78

• What clothes worked for you post DIEP reconstruction

  5 Posts 54 Views

  Created by: CBK on Sep 16, 2020 06:53PM

  Latest post: Sep 18, 2020 05:01PM by alissat

• Are you a Black woman who has had reconstruction?

  3 Posts 23 Views

  Created by: Moderators on Sep 15, 2020 10:27PM

  Latest post: Sep 17, 2020 03:22PM by Moderators

• Nipple reconstruction

  1 Posts 27 Views

  Created by: StAuggie on Sep 14, 2020 01:25PM

  Latest post: Sep 14, 2020 01:25PM by StAuggie

• TE/Implant OVER pectoral Can exercise, comfortable &NO RIPPLES!

  2,185 Posts 39,949 Views

  Created by: macb04 on Oct 20, 2015 12:47AM

  Latest post: Sep 12, 2020 04:33PM by MinusTwo

• No drains after implant surgery

  7 Posts 80 Views

  Created by: LaVue on Aug 29, 2020 07:22AM

  Latest post: Sep 12, 2020 12:46AM by OnTarget

• Low Grade fever after exchange surgery normal?

  8 Posts 52 Views

  Created by: Shemariewil on Sep 2, 2020 02:55PM

  Latest post: Sep 8, 2020 09:43PM by VegGal

• Implant Reconstruction with Radiation Treatment

  6 Posts 74 Views

  Created by: GMD57 on Apr 25, 2020 07:41PM

  Latest post: Sep 6, 2020 03:13AM by MinusTwo

• Expander Spacer fill pain...or is my body about to fall apart?

  7 Posts 73 Views

  Created by: Carley on Aug 14, 2020 09:20PM

  Latest post: Sep 2, 2020 11:20PM by MinusTwo

• TEs. A Beginner's Primer

  3,199 Posts 74,288 Views

  Created by: Moonflwr912 on Mar 11, 2014 06:16PM

  Latest post: Sep 2, 2020 02:47PM by StartNew12212

• Different size breasts

  3 Posts 67 Views

  Created by: ijl on Jun 14, 2020 12:25PM

  Latest post: Sep 1, 2020 06:34PM by Seilien

• Neuropathy after Cytoxan, Taxotere chemo

  3 Posts 29 Views

  Created by: Triked on Aug 31, 2020 07:24PM

  Latest post: Aug 31, 2020 11:52PM by OnTarget

• Actual Post-Surgery Experience

  21 Posts 339 Views

  Created by: Seilien on Jun 18, 2020 09:47AM

  Latest post: Aug 31, 2020 09:10PM by Ekojio

• My DIEP flaps are too big

  1 Posts 40 Views

  Created by: happyraccoon on Aug 31, 2020 10:49AM

  Latest post: Aug 31, 2020 10:49AM by happyraccoon

• 15 years later....

  5 Posts 88 Views

  Created by: booniper on Aug 27, 2020 04:27PM

  Latest post: Aug 27, 2020 08:50PM by bcincolorado