Single mastectomy and breast reconstruction

FormerMember
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Interested to share similar experience. I had direct implant to right side in July. Fat transfer on Tuesday. Black and blue with bruising. Hoping for similar symmetry to left breast. Does it happen? 

  • Dear

    yes it does , I had left mastectomy and immediate reconstruction using tummy tissue- ( not fat JoyJoy

    perfect symmetry, NHS nipple tattoo a bit wishie washie 

    thinking of getting redone privately, I could get a top up on the NHS at the hospital but 70 mile round trip and I would rather avoid hospitals if I can . 

    I didn’t get nipple reconstruction as for me I didn’t see the need. I can get it done in the future if I wanted too. 

    just remember to massage gently every day in the shower , I used E45 emollient bath oil . My plastics team said they could see I had massages every day as everything was so good. 
    just gentle circular movements . I still do this to both to this day. 

    hope you keep well and all goes well , some ladies on here have had to go back for top ups etc but I was text book and all well. We are all different and heal differently. 

    take care 

    Ruby Rose Rose

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