I need a mastectomy as this is the second go in the same breast. I was wondering about immediate re
10/25/08
I am wondering what immediate reconstruction is about after the tissue is removed, with skin in tack and nipple removed. I realize you can choose other methods of reconstruction, however, I am interested in knowing if an implant can be placed under the skin during the same operation?.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Yes, Gini, an implant can be done during the same surgery; read our FAQS on implant surgery. Also, you could choose to have immediate reconstruction using tissue from another part of your body; you might want to read our FAQS on that surgery, too. Best of luck with this - PJH
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