Breast reconstruction

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Expander to implant surgery
Hi, I’m looking for feedback on how long everyone had to wait to have their second surgery to replace the tissue expander with an implant. I’m being told that I’m now on a waitlist for ‘elective sur...
Seds01
8 hours ago
breast reconstruction
expanders
mastectomy
nsw
surgery
24Views
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1Comment
Leg Flap (without muscle) bilateral reconstruction
Hi everyone, I am new to the site, but would like to hear from anyone who has had this procedure. Six weeks ago, after 3rd diagnosis of breast cancer, I had a double mastectomy and Leg Flap reconst...
Ros2
30 days ago
breast-reconstruction
45Views
0likes
0Comments
Unilateral mastectomy with delayed reconstruction
Hi everyone, I’m currently in treatment for TNBC and starting to plan my surgery and reconstruction, and I’m really hoping to connect with others who have had a similar pathway. Others who chose uni...
holl
2 months ago
breast-reconstruction
implants
mastectomy
Reconstruction
surgery
57Views
0likes
0Comments
Second mastectomy
20 years ago I had a tram flap reconstruction after a mastectomy on one breast. Since then I found I was BRCA2 and in the last week I have been diagnosed with cancer in my other breast. I am interes...
Janine2
3 months ago
mastectomy
Reconstruction
135Views
1like
1Comment
Cost of breast reconstruction
Hi, I had a mastectomy 2 years ago and am looking at reconstruction, my breast specialist referred me to a plastic surgeon. His quote has come in where I will be $16000 out of pocket after medicare ...
eberk
5 months ago
breast-reconstruction
1KViews
1like
16Comments
Radiotherapy after reconstruction
I have had a single mastectomy with immediate reconstruction in August. Now halfway through chemotherapy (3 of 6 cycles). I’ve been informed that due to the size of my tumour that I will require rad...
Belle2
6 months ago
implants
radiotherapy
191Views
1like
2Comments
Perth Breast Reconstruction Support Group Lunch /Fundraiser for BCCWA
You are welcome to join us on Saturday 25th October from 12:30pm at the Herdsman Lake Tavern in Wembley (private function room) where we chat about everything to do with breast reconstruction. It’s v...
Leone88
8 months ago
breast-reconstruction
diep
implants
Reconstruction
48Views
1like
0Comments
Stacked flap reconstruction
Hi everyone, just wondering if anyone had a stacked flap reconstruction (DIEP plus another donor site). Unfortunately not enough tissue for a DIEP so I’m likely to need tissue from both my thighs, so...
Laramp
8 months ago
breast-reconstruction
diep
Reconstruction
154Views
0likes
3Comments
Surgery decisions
Hi everyone, So many decisions. I am having ALL the treatment started with 8 weeks of 4 F/N treatment of AC medication. By the end i was cooked. Now at the half way mark of my intended 12 weeks PAC...
nicholsmi
9 months ago
breast-reconstruction
diep
surgery
237Views
1like
2Comments
Perth Breast Reconstruction Support Group Lunch
Herdsman Lake Tavern, Herdsman Parade Wembley, Saturday 30th August 12:30pm. This is the place to speak with other ladies who have done Breast Reconstruction to get all those tips to make recovery t...
Leone88
10 months ago
breast-reconstruction
diep
implants
74Views
1like
2Comments
IMPLANT OR AUTOLOGOUS FLAP
Hi ladies, I am hoping someone couold share with me what the implants are like as a reconstruction choice. I had a DIEP FLAP in May and unfortunately had many complications and after 5 operations i...
SamL8900
11 months ago
implants
tug flap
282Views
0likes
5Comments
Recon After Radiation - Timeframe
Hello, I have heard delayed reconstruction should be "at least 6-12 months" after radiation treatments finish. I'm curious how long after radiation you had reconstruction and/or other breast surgeri...
NicoleUTM
11 months ago
breast-reconstruction
radiotherapy
Reconstruction
135Views
0likes
3Comments
Perth Breast Reconstruction Support Group Lunch
Join us on Saturday 28th June 12:30pm Herdsman Lake Tavern Wembley to meet with other ladies who have done reconstruction. Simone Hall the tattooist will be there to answer your questions about 3D ...
Leone88
1 year ago
breast-reconstruction
diep
Reconstruction
75Views
1like
1Comment
Going flat after implant rapture
Hi All I had a bilateral mastectomy 8 years ago with expanders and silicone implants (aged 48 at that time). Here I am 8 yrs on and find I have had a implant rapture and now have silicone in my axil...
kat06
1 year ago
flap
going flat
mastectomy
rapture
Reconstruction
229Views
1like
1Comment
Animation Deformity- Botox
Hi ladies, I have had a double mastectomy with immediate reconstructive surgery with implants under the pectoral muscle. I have developed breast animation deformity, with spasms and pain. I have read...
Trud
1 year ago
animation deformity
implants
Reconstruction
126Views
0likes
1Comment
All Clear happy and healthy, BUT pre admission tomorrow for Mastectomy/Recon struggling mentally..
To say its been a tough week, has been an understatement even after a recurrence multiple surgeries and treatments over the past 6yrs. As much as I knew it was coming, I wasnt prepared for the call fr...
melclarity
1 year ago
chemotherapy
lumpectomy
mastectomy
radiotherapy
Reconstruction
1.3KViews
5likes
59Comments
Double mastectomy Tasmania
Hi Can anyone recommend a plastic surgeon for a double mastectomy and reconstruction in Tasmania? I’m yet to decide if I want a flap reconstruction or implants so ideally would like recommendations...
Sue12
1 year ago
launceston
masectomy
Reconstruction
surgeons
tasmania
167Views
0likes
3Comments
DIEP Surgery
Hello Pink Sisters I had DIEP surgery late last year and will be undergoing phase 2 in a few months. I can’t help but be frustrated by the back fat pockets that have appeared since surgery. My ...
lainee
1 year ago
diep
212Views
0likes
0Comments
TUG Flap Surgery
Hi all, I'm new to the group.. Just wondering if anyone has had TUG Flap surgery (removal of upper thigh muscle used to reconstruct breast) and if they have had any complications afterwards? ...
Ness1708
2 years ago
surgery
tug flap
289Views
0likes
8Comments
What’s happening in choosing breast reconstruction….
What’s happening in Choosing breast reconstruction. Hi all, Just a quick reminder for those who belong to the choosing breast reconstruction group but haven’t popped over recently to have...
mum2jj
2 years ago
breast-reconstruction
340Views
0likes
3Comments

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Recent Discussions

Expander to implant surgery

Leg Flap (without muscle) bilateral reconstruction

Unilateral mastectomy with delayed reconstruction

Second mastectomy

Cost of breast reconstruction

Radiotherapy after reconstruction

Perth Breast Reconstruction Support Group Lunch /Fundraiser for BCCWA

Stacked flap reconstruction

Surgery decisions

Perth Breast Reconstruction Support Group Lunch

IMPLANT OR AUTOLOGOUS FLAP

Recon After Radiation - Timeframe

Perth Breast Reconstruction Support Group Lunch

Going flat after implant rapture

Animation Deformity- Botox

All Clear happy and healthy, BUT pre admission tomorrow for Mastectomy/Recon struggling mentally..

Double mastectomy Tasmania

DIEP Surgery

TUG Flap Surgery

What’s happening in choosing breast reconstruction….

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