Hello, I had a mastectomy with implant reconstruction about 8 weeks ago and have contracted an infection. As IV antibiotics haven't had enough effect, it is most likely I will have the implant removed tomorrow or weds. I am not keen to have another implant. I am wondering if anyone has experience similar to mine, or has advice on opting flat or fat tissue implant? Thank you.
you can definitely get them to reconstruct your breast using fatty tissue from other parts of your body.
I had dcis removed and it required 80% of my breast to be removed with it. they took tissue and fat from my back just below my shoulder, to fill in my breast so they were somewhat similar.
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