Hi Cynth6,
I have had double mastectomy and just reached full expansion of 650 miles with expanders.
Am waiting the scheduled 3 months for chest muscle to stretch and then implants in September.
My first mastectomy (L) was a skin sparing but not nipple due to involvement and my plastic surgeon did not want to go straight to implant as it was unknown how much skin would be taken to get clear margins.
He did say that it is his preference to expand first, regardless.
Turns out he was right as more skin had to be taken to ensure all was clear.
I then had ADM ( dermal matrix to (L) muscle to allow more room for expander.
Second mastectomy (R) was prophylactic and all skin spared but nipple removed.
Prior to cancer and surgeries I was a DD to E but will not go that big, maybe a C..
Im not planning on nipple recon due to no sensation and they don't soften but stay erect.
Planning on floral tattoos anyway.
Good luck with your research and decision and congratulations on finishing the AC.
A.
