My general surgeon sent me to a plastic surgeon right away after he found out that mastectomy is necessary. Breast reconstruction will be done at the same time with mastectomy. I went to see my plastic surgeon last Thursday. His office is like a beauty salon! Of course, he does cosmetic surgeries, face lift, tummy tuck, etc. I think it's good to know that doctors understand the importance of reconstruction medically and emotionally for women. I asked my plastic surgeon if it's a good idea to get both breasts done to make them look identical. He said it is not necessary right now with the look "you have to treat your cancer first."
At the time of surgery, he will put temporary implants called "expander", then insert saline everyday after surgery to make it appropriate size and let the skin grow back. I have to wait until I get pathology report to find out whether I need radiation or chemotherapy. After I'm done with follow-up treatment, he will take out the expander and put permanent implants. sounds nifty to me!
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