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Delayed reconstruction ?
I had a mastectomy 3 years ago and as some ladies may remember the surgeon did not offer reconstruction (I found at later he does not do them). He was recommended by BreastScreen as "he does a lot of...
Hey @Summerhill38 just request to join the Reconstruction Group and all will be well.
Yes, you'd need to see a plastic surgeon - as you'll probably need expanders put in (or another option may be full autologous tissue - like a DIEP) to stretch your skin. The Plastic Surgeon will be able to review your case and work out a best approach for a best outcome for you.
I had a left vertical skin sparing mastectomy with insertion of an Aeroform tissue expander in April 2016 and a DIEP Recon in March this year.
It's amazing what they can do!
Join the group and ask away :)
Yes, you'd need to see a plastic surgeon - as you'll probably need expanders put in (or another option may be full autologous tissue - like a DIEP) to stretch your skin. The Plastic Surgeon will be able to review your case and work out a best approach for a best outcome for you.
I had a left vertical skin sparing mastectomy with insertion of an Aeroform tissue expander in April 2016 and a DIEP Recon in March this year.
It's amazing what they can do!
Join the group and ask away :)