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Breast reconstruction after 17 nodes removed and radiotherapy
Hi, I had a double mastectomy in August when an expander was fitted for breast reconstruction, unfortunately I had to have lymph nodes removed on the left side which has resulted in chemo and I will s...
Capsular contracture is a definite risk after radiation. It maybe your surgeon is talking about that happening even after the exchange to implants. Do you have the implant in now or still the expander? I think having the skin expanded prior to radiation does help, but it’s not something anyone can predict. Have you requested to join the choosing breast reconstruction group. It’s a private group with lots of photo stories. Some of the implant stories might have information you are after. @ScorpionQueen used to be active on here and I’m pretty sure she had expanders, then radiation then exchange to implants.
Good luck.
Paula x
Good luck.
Paula x