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 )
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 x
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