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Subdermal implants to replace nipple projection Subdermal implants to replace nipple projection

Submitted byuser1935640

Have any plastic surgeons used silicon subdermal implants, similar to those some men use for penile enhancements, to recreate the projection of the nipples after a skin sparing, double mastectomy with reconstruction? ...
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Implants Under the Muscle or Over the Muscle After a Double Mastectomy? Implants Under the Muscle or Over the Muscle After a Double Mastectomy?

Submitted byKPT10

I’m having a double mastectomy due to breast cancer. What are the advantages and disadvantages of placing an implant above the muscle and under the muscle? My surgeon didn’t really explain this well.
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Silicone in one breast, saline in the other? Silicone in one breast, saline in the other?

Submitted byArlin59

I had a skin-sparing mastectomy last fall, R breast, and a tissue expander inflated to 450 mL. For my implant surgery (in a week from today), I plan to have a small implant in the L breast for symmetry / consistency. My...
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Breast Lift Not Possible after Breast Implant Explant? Breast Lift Not Possible after Breast Implant Explant?

Submitted byuser1548064

Pleasehelp me. I'm looking for advice. I recently received some news that disturbed me.I have large 500 polyurethane implants that were placed above the muscle. I don't have much of my own fat or flesh covering the im...
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How to even out breasts after cancer? How to even out breasts after cancer?

Submitted byuser1511817

Hello, I had breast cancer in my left breast, treated with lumpectomy and radiation. Now my right breast is a C cup and my left breast an A cup. Can my right breast be reduced and lifted by an areola incision? Thank yo...
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What does a tissue expander do before breast reconstruction? What does a tissue expander do before breast reconstruction?

Submitted byuser1497797

I was diagnosed with breast cancer about a year and a half ago. I had a double mastectomy and am now left with a flat chest. I was never big chested but in order to get my breasts reconstructed my plastic surgeon said I...
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Are breast reconstruction tissue expanders painful? Are breast reconstruction tissue expanders painful?

Submitted by1fredalee2

My doctor told me I'll get a temporary breast reconstruction expander at the time of my mastectomy. Will it be painful when the doctor injects salt water solution to fill the expander? It must be an uncomfortable feeli...
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Can a reconstructed breast look like a normal breast? Can a reconstructed breast look like a normal breast?

Submitted by1fredalee2

Does the timing on when I choose to have breast reconstruction surgery done influence the aesthetic outcome? Is it better if I choose to do it at the same time as the mastectomy? Going through breast cancer is a terribl...
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Can I get autologous breast reconstruction? Can I get autologous breast reconstruction?

Submitted byapril75

I had a mastectomy on my left breast almost two years ago and I'm finally ready for reconstruction. I want to have an autologous breast reconstruction because it feels safer and more natural if the breast is reconstruc...
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How many types of breast reconstruction are there? How many types of breast reconstruction are there?

Submitted bysteph-35

My mom had a mastectomy five years ago and would like to have breast reconstruction but she's still traumatized from her medical ordeal and is not thrilled about revisiting her experience. I have told her that it won't ...
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Breast Reconstruction - Implant Rotation Breast Reconstruction - Implant Rotation

Submitted byuser1220904

Implant has rotated for a second time since breast reconstruction. Do I live with it or is there something that can be done? My surgeon told me it was "cosmetic", but it hurts as it continuously rotates to different pos...
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