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Nipple Reconstruction Photos
When I opted to proceed with reconstruction after my bilateral mastectomy, I was unprepared for the number of steps to complete the lengthy process. Once my new breasts were completely healed, the plastic surgeon gave me the option of nipple reconstruction. I was pleased with the shape of the breasts and the similarity to my former self while clothed; however, I had to admit something was missing. I could only compare it to looking at a face that had no eyes. There were no defining...
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From Our Experts
My Friend Wendy -- An Amazing Support After My Nipple Reconstruction...
Everyone should have a Wendy. My Wendy -- Wendy Hurwitz -- is one of those amazing friends who is pathologically helpful. But in a good... Read more »
Nipple-Sparing Reconstruction: Is This Innovative Surgery Safe?
Did you know that the mastectomy is an operation that’s hundreds of years old? Women were having mastectomies – breast removal – long... Read more »
Putting on the Finishing Touches (Literally): Nipple Reconstruction
Three weeks ago I had some follow up plastic surgery to the double TRAM flap reconstructive surgery I had almost a year and a half ago:... Read more »
After Your Mastectomy: Body Tissue (Autologous) Reconstruction
Q. I’ve decided to have breast reconstruction after my mastectomy, and I’d like to do one of those reconstructions where they use your... Read more »
Choosing Double Mastectomy Before You Even Have Cancer: Jessica...
A few weeks ago my friend who is the publisher of a new division of Random House sent me an amazing book she's publishing: PRETTY IS... Read more »
From Our Sources
Breast Reconstruction FAQs: LAT Flap? What's a Flap?
Breast Cancer Comics: LAT Flap Four Square Q. What does breast reconstruction “flap” refer to? A. The most common method of rebuilding a breast... Read more »
Breast Reconstruction FAQs: What Could Prevent Successful Resu...
Q. What might prevent a successful result with breast reconstruction? A. Well… lots of things, actually. To begin with, you may not even be a... Read more »
Types of Reconstruction
Source: Breastcancer.org
There are a lot of choices to make in having a breast reconstruction. Rely on the guidance of your doctors and advice from friends who've been there... Read more »
Breast reconstruction: natural tissue
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Transverse rectus abdominous muscle flap; TRAM; Latissimus muscle flap with a breast implant; DIEP flap; Gluteal free flapRisksRisks for any surgery... Read more »
Breast reconstruction: implants
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Breast implants surgeryRisksRisks for any surgery are:Blood clots in the legs that may travel to the lungsBlood lossBreathing problemsHeart attack or... Read more »
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