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PaulaN
9 years agoMember
Reconstruction, Lumpectomy v Masectomy
I was wondering if anyone knows if reconstructions are only for people who have masectomies or if there is a time limit from the time of surgery. My scaring & appearance is getting worse & is really d...
ScorpionQueen
9 years agoMember
Hi Paula... I'm sorry you're feeling so low... Do you have a breast care nurse? You can talk to her about your thoughts on reconstruction.... If not your surgeon or GP should be able to help with options for reconstruction... I would also mention your depression I'd like to believe you can have a reco but you will need to be assessed I imagine as it may depend on your skin, existing tissue etc? Wishing you all the very best....