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Nipple reconstruction
Hi,
I'm about to have my nipples reconstructed in 1 month time and just wondering what to expect?
I had a bilateral mastectomy in July 2012 and silicon implants put in December, after being diagnos...
I've got an implant in the right side. I don't really like the feel of it that much but it is way better than not having a breast at all. I can't lie on my stomach as it feels like i am lying on a rock! Sleeping on my side is fine. It looks really natural though and I am happy with the final result. The plastic surgeon used the lat dorsi muscle from my back and then put the implant behind it. The recovery was fine and I don't really miss the muscle from my back at all.
Good luck next week!