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Going flat following reconstruction
Hi ladies I was diagnosed with stage 3 her2 + in 2015 with Chemo, radiation and bilateral mastectomy. At the time of my surgery the only option presented to me was reconstruction with implants which I...
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Hi @Prue78
I haven’t got implants removed. I actually still have expanders in. However, I’ve done a lot of research on the subject because I was very indecisive about what to do post double mastectomy. A lot of women choose to explant after a few years, for the same or similar reason to yours. According to them, they felt great afterwards. There’s a few pages where you can check out their stories, like Flat and Fabulous.
I haven’t got implants removed. I actually still have expanders in. However, I’ve done a lot of research on the subject because I was very indecisive about what to do post double mastectomy. A lot of women choose to explant after a few years, for the same or similar reason to yours. According to them, they felt great afterwards. There’s a few pages where you can check out their stories, like Flat and Fabulous.
I will pm you the name of my current surgeon in Sydney. She’s at N Shore Private (and St Vincents). She’s absolutely fantastic and I’m certain she can help you with your dilemma.
All the best ❤️