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I met with my plastic surgeon yesterday and he explained to me that due to the post radiation shrinkage on my right breast, replacement surgery of the tissue expander on my left breast with implant will not give me symmetry. He suggested Flap would provide a better shape and appearance. I'm worried about the extent of the surgery and recovery but I'm also concerned about the psychological impact to my self confidence and mental well being.
I think the surgery was around 4 hours, maybe a little longer. 2 1/2 months recovery.
@A MyBCTeam Member Thank you for your response. I am glad to hear that you are happy with the results..Feeling good about oneself is so important after all that you have been through. How long did the surgery last? How long was your recovery period?
Thanks again.
I had a DIEP flap reconstruction of both breasts a year ago after a double mastectomy 2 years ago. The surgery and recovery was much easier than the mastectomy. However, there are still drains and you have an extra long scar on your lower belly. I was happy to have breasts again so my mental health was better after this surgery as well. I had chemotherapy but not radiation so no skin issues. It wasn’t a one and done surgery. I had to have a couple more to tweak the results—those were day surgeries and easy recoveries. Overall, I am very satisfied with the results.
What are the experiences and considerations for flap breast reconstruction surgery after radiation?
It's completely understandable to feel worried about both the physical and emotional aspects of flap reconstruction. Many people share these concerns, but there are some encouraging experiences to consider.
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@A MyBCTeam Member thank you.
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