Hi. I have had a lumpectomy last year on my left breast which left it significantly smaller than the right one.
I have been to see my surgeon today to discuss reducing the left one in order for them to match.
She advised me that they will not be a perfect match so I am wondering if anyone on here has had this operation and if it is worth it.
She did say most women are happy with the results but I have to decide if I want to put my body through it as it has already been through so much or can I learn to live with them as they are.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Hello,
I had both done at the same time. Id say my Right is still bigger and a slightly different shape than my left where the lumpectomy was but it is not noticable with clothes on. For me yes it was worth it but again mine was done at the same time. Im not honestly sure Id go through a seperate operation. Painwise was very little as long as you dont bend or lean forward or try to lift anything heavy, but actully much less pain than I had anticipated.
I hope that helps
Pxx
Hi, I am expecting to be in a similar situation following reexcision (already been mentioned by the medical team). I am erring towards surgery to draw a line in some ways under this stage of the BC journey, and also because I am quite sporty and have found it a pain to manage this even with only a smaller size difference.
Hiya
I was wondering how you got the process started as my Lumpectomy was on my left breast which is now bigger than when they started! So I wanted them to do something to make them more equal. Did you approach your surgeon or were they in contact with you?
Hi
Just speak to your breast care nurse. Good luck x
Mine is smaller after my lumpectomy.
Good luck and if you do have it done please let me know. X
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