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Mastectomy question
If I needed a mastectomy, can I get fat there immediately in the same op? My doctor said something about implants before radiation as a no, but does it mean implants or your own tissue would be ok...
Hi there,
I had a mastectomy and immediate reconstruction from my abdomen but I wasn't going to have radiotherapy. I believe they told me that radiotherapy could risk the reconstruction and the effects on your skin could change the shape of the breast. They always prefer radiation before any reconstruction.
Best of luck.