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Satisfying Breast Reconstruction Result
First Name: Ruth City: Middleburgh Country: United States Age: 77 Although I had reconstruction using abdominal tissue, my sister had reconstruction with the implants that was used in the 80's. She never had children so was not able to consider using abdominal tissue. My main advice is don't wait if you notice some difference in your breasts. The earlier the better to seek consultation. They have come a long way in treating breast cancer, and reconstructive surgery. But the earlier the better. - Ruth Satisfying Breast Reconstruction Result DetailsReasons for Wanting Surgery (check all which apply): Poor Body Image, Depression, Simply to Look Better, Simply to Feel Better, Repair Injury/MastectomyOther Details: In '66 I had an old fashioned radical mastectomy, which leaves one stripped of all sense of being female. In '83, my sister convinced me to see a plastic surgeon for reconstruction. I did, and he was able to do bilateral reconstruction using abdominal tissue. (I had enough) Now 40 years later, although I am not even, it doesn't show when wearing my bra. The reconstruction sure made me feel better. A word of warning to all you ladies, I was in my 30's when I had breast cancer, and of 5 girls in the family 3 of us have had breast cancer. Please pay attention to your body. Don't wait. Type of procedure: Breast Reconstruction Satisfaction Rating: High, Thrilled Reasons for Satisfaction Rating: I've always been happy with the reconstruction after I healed. Have you undergone any other plastic surgery procedures? : No Are you considering other future procedures?: No Bra Size Before Surgery: 36B Bra Size After Surgery: 36B Breast Plastic Surgery Interactive Forum Satisfying Breast Reconstruction Result to Breast Surgery 12/22/09 |
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