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Hi @vpq, after a few biopsies in the last two years (ALH, PASH, microcalcifications, among others) and have strong family history, my sister had DCIS at the age of 36. I decided to do the prophylactic mastectomy and nipple sparing with reconstruction. I don't want to continue with the biopsies every time I do a mammogram and/or MRI. It is so stressful.
I wish you all the best!!!
Hi @vpq - I had a nipplesparing mastectomy October 23, 2024. I just had my tissue expanders removed two days ago. Implants inserted and lipo around my stomach to get fat for breast smoothness.
I noticed a month ago that my nipples started responding to cold air, which means nerves connected and regenerated after my mastectomy. It was not something the surgeon had “promised” but she was not surprised when she saw them.