Leslie Said:

Do they allow a 2nd tissue expander to continue expanding breast area for reconstructive surgery?

We Answered:

Hi,

Sorry that you are having so many problems after surgery; while I am a man, had a couple of things - i understand this is a HUGE issue after surgery (have a couple of friends who have gone through it)

as becky said - how about an inplant over the muscle?

if that isn't going to work, there are a lot of prostetics out there that could be fitted so both breast match. when i was "young", a good friend of mine worked in this business - local company that specilized in "after surgery bras" etc. fitted correctly, you could not tell the difference.

one link

http://www.parkmastectomy.com/

this doesn "help", if you are "sans clothes" but any person who loves you will not care if they are not "a set" [ and btw i have never seen a set that were 100% identical anyway]. If they do care, probably not someone you want to be with anyway.

hope it was of some help, you might calll the local ACS to get more information:

www.cancer.org

Jewells
29 months and still here

Marie Said:

how do i get relief from muscle spasms after reconstructive breast surgery?

We Answered:

your doctor could evalutae for electrolyte disturbance and then consider muscle relaxants by prescription, good luck

Alma Said:

Has anyone had problems with reconstructive breast surgery?

We Answered:

Virtually any woman who must lose her breast to cancer can have it rebuilt through reconstructive surgery. But there are risks associated with any surgery and specific complications associated with this procedure.

In general, the usual problems of surgery, such as bleeding, fluid collection, excessive scar tissue, or difficulties with anesthesia, can occur although they're relatively uncommon. And, as with any surgery, smokers should be advised that nicotine can delay healing, resulting in conspicuous scars and prolonged recovery. Occasionally, these complications are severe enough to require a second operation.

If an implant is used, there is a remote possibility that an infection will develop, usually within the first two weeks following surgery. In some of these cases, the implant may need to be removed for several months until the infection clears. A new implant can later be inserted.

The most common problem, capsular contracture, occurs if the scar or capsule around the implant begins to tighten. This squeezing of the soft implant can cause the breast to feel hard. Capsular contracture can be treated in several ways, and sometimes requires either removal or "scoring" of the scar tissue, or perhaps removal or replacement of the implant.

Reconstruction has no known effect on the recurrence of disease in the breast, nor does it generally interfere with chemotherapy or radiation treatment, should cancer recur. Your surgeon may recommend continuation of periodic mammograms on both the reconstructed and the remaining normal breast. If your reconstruction involves an implant, be sure to go to a radiology center where technicians are experienced in the special techniques required to get a reliable x-ray of a breast reconstructed with an implant.

Women who postpone reconstruction may go through a period of emotional readjustment. Just as it took time to get used to the loss of a breast, a woman may feel anxious and confused as she begins to think of the reconstructed breast as her own.

Randy Said:

my mum had reconstructive breast surgery (from the back) but still has pains in back, has anyone else had this?

We Answered:

I had breast reconstruction also but my pain & tightness is not in the back Its in the the reconstruction of the breast itself. I dont think the tightness & little pains will ever go away

Darren Said:

I'm having reconstructive breast surgery d/t breast cancer. Anyone had the diep procedure? Any advice?

We Answered:

I had the implants.
Have you already had your mastectomy? I'm wondering why they didn't do the surgery all at once.
I'm really just answering this to send you to this site:
BREASTCANCER.ORG

You will find thousands of registered women who are very active on the message boards there. It's an amazing place.
If you're doing chemo, also check out
CHEMOANGELS.COM
it might be chemoangels.org..
one other support place is The Lydia Project, just google it.
Trust me, you will find everything you need to know on breastcancer.org.
Head there and check it out!

June Said:

Is there a doctor who will do breast reconstructive surgery on a cancer survivor for free?

We Answered:

If I were you I would check out some of the following avenues:

1.) Susan G. Komen foundation and/or the American Cancer Society - see if they can offer any direction.
2.) Check with your local Cancer Center or affiliated hospital to see if they can refer to any doctor that would do that or work with you on payments.
3.) Check with a University Hospital where they may have Residents or some other program that may be looking for patients for different procedures. (I don't think I'm wording that correctly, LOL....not trying to make you sound like a guinea pig.)
4.) Check with a teaching hospital or any facility to see if they ever use any of their surgeries for teaching, such as making educational "How To" videos, etc. Usually they "comp" those procedures.
5.) Check for clinical trials that would have to do with reconstruction, as those services would be free.

Hope this helps.

Chester Said:

How do I get reconstructive surgery on my breast?

We Answered:

hey ive had a little look on breast reconstruction and i found some quite useful information that i think might help you with what your looking for good luck anyway frm jayne