Dead Breast Tissue after DIEP
Has anyone had a problem with breast tissue dying when circulation was not maintained after DIEP? 2 weeks ago I had a skin sparing mastectomy of my non breast cancer side by the surgeon who did my o...
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@kmakm thanks for the gentle hug haha! I realised after I posted that I needed to post in Choosing breast reconstruction, which I have done.
It's probably not the best time to comment on if I am pleased with the result. I will try to post some photos of before, now, (and on completion) to help others know what can b involved. I am certainly happy not to be lopsided and needing a prosthetic now! I did say to my husband and daughter yesterday I wished I had not gone with the skin sparing mastectomy of my right (non breast cancer ) side as the DIEP on my breast cancer side is fantastic. It is smaller and more pert than my skin sparing right side, although the lack of scar across the right is great. My PS will do some lipo to even them out, so in 3 or 4 mths I am sure I will b very pleased. Xx
It's probably not the best time to comment on if I am pleased with the result. I will try to post some photos of before, now, (and on completion) to help others know what can b involved. I am certainly happy not to be lopsided and needing a prosthetic now! I did say to my husband and daughter yesterday I wished I had not gone with the skin sparing mastectomy of my right (non breast cancer ) side as the DIEP on my breast cancer side is fantastic. It is smaller and more pert than my skin sparing right side, although the lack of scar across the right is great. My PS will do some lipo to even them out, so in 3 or 4 mths I am sure I will b very pleased. Xx