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Happy Despite Capsular Contracture
First Name: Perri City: Punta Gorda Country: United States Age: 49 At 47 I was diagnosed with a very aggressive breast cancer in my left breast. I was told I had about a 20% to 30% chance of a recurrence in the other breast. My husband and I decided with no question to have both removed and have reconstruction done. My surgery was July 30th 2008, 3 days before my 48th birthday.My surgeons worked together and the results were amazing, you can ask anyone who knows me. I think I'm like a poster child for my plastic surgeon!! I did go through chemo and am now on an estrogen blocker with little side effects (hot flashes) which are well worth it.About six months ago I had to have a capsulectomy done on both sides (take them out and put them back) it wasn't as bad as I expected, but now my left side seems to have contracted slightly and my doctor wants to do an in office capsulotomy. I'll be under sedation but it will not be a total removal of the implant. He says it's much less invasive. I would love to hear from someone else who has had this procedure done. I'm cancer free for over a year and feel great, so I'm not complaining… just curious about another procedure. - Perri Happy Despite Capsular Contracture DetailsReasons for Wanting Surgery (check all which apply): Repair Injury/MastectomyOther Details: Invasive Breast Cancer Reaction of Friends, Family, Co-Workers (check all which apply): Excellent Other Details: So very supportive Type of procedure: Breast Reconstruction Incisions Used: Inframammary (Under the Breast), Other Details: removed nipples also, all breast tissue, scars like a reduction Implant Type (check all which apply): Saline, Round, Smooth, Moderate Plus Profile Satisfaction Rating: Thrilled Reasons for Satisfaction Rating: Best results I've ever seen Have you undergone any other plastic surgery procedures? : Yes Details: Capsulectomy on both Are you considering other future procedures?: Yes Details: Capsulotomy Bra Size Before Surgery: 38C Bra Size After Surgery: 38D Breast Plastic Surgery Interactive Forum Happy Despite Capsular Contracture to Breast Implants Home 1/26/10
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