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I'm triple negative and BRCA+ and chose to go "flat" after my bilateral; when speaking with your surgeon please make sure you both have the same definition, even if it means taking in a picture to confirm you're both on the same page. I told my surgeon that I wanted to go "flat", I was 69 at the time and I had no desire to have any more surgery - even for reconstruction. But apparently our definitions of "flat" were different - I've been asked when do I plan to have reconstruction because of the excess skin that was left. After surgery I made my own "knitted knockers", since I knit and I was able to make them in several colors. I also wore sports bras with my knitted knockers until I got my prothesis. I usually go "flat" and only wear either the prothesis or "knitted knockers" when I want shaping for an event I'm attending.
The only issue with going "flat" was our differences in that definition. But I still have no desire to have any additional surgery for shaping that I can get when I feel I need it. If I had to do it over again I would take a picture to get confirmation we agree on the definition of "flat".
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Yes, I went flat and fortunately, my surgeon gave me a very smooth chest. I knew I did not want more surgery either. However, out of curiosity, I asked another surgeon if it was possible and she said it certainly was. So, they don’t have to leave that excess skin. Sorry your surgeon did not hear you. Sometimes I think they are encouraging business for the plastic surgeons in their practice.
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I had the same experience. I assumed when I told the surgeon that I wanted to go flat that I would have the flat closure. That was not the case. I also am left with areas of excess skin. I was 70 last Spring when I had the bilateral and just like you I did not want any additional surgeries. That is a great idea to take a picture of what you want and show it to the surgeon. Your suggestion will benefit others. Thank you for that❤️