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Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jun 20 5:47am | Replies (229)

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@millard

I had a mastectomy and went for the reconstruction for a more balanced body.
However, I had an inept plastic surgeon, and I got a very bad reconstruction.
I had another plastic surgeon look at me and said he could correct the damage, but because of my
age, he did not recommend it. Then he offered me a painted nipple, said I might feel better.
Here I am with another incentive male doctor thinking this would all go away by putting a
painted nipple in place.
This has been a terrible journey with the lack of sensitive care I received. with my cancer.

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Disgraceful and insensitive. Reconstruction of nipple and /or nipple tattoos are definitely options but NOT a solution to a botched reconstruction. I’m so sorry this happened to you ; as if we haven’t already gone through the trauma of the diagnosis and surgery!

I recommend another plastic opinion. If you live in the NY metro area I would recommend my doc.