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Breast Reconstruction

Breast Reconstruction

Hi - I had a dx of DCIS Stage 0 Grade 2/3  last year and because of father dying of breast cancer and so much other cancers in the family it was recommended that I have a bi-lateral mastectomy which I did and have no regrets about.  However the plastic surgeon that I selected to do the reconstruction, although a great guy, was going to place the final silicone implants through the areola site and do a "purse string closure".  I had agreed to a graft for the areola to help cover /hide the incisions with the hope that the breasts would look unscarred.  OK now come forward in time to when I awoke the plastic surgeon "forgot" (even though we had had  a discussion right before surgery I was put out) about the purse string and so placed the graft ontop of the mastectomy incision and inserted the implants through a new incision under the breasts.  So I have now three very apparent incisions on each breast!  My question is can I have another ps start over and remove the implants and have him/her redo the area around the areola and pull in the scars? is that possible or am I now forever to look in the mirror and see three scars on each breast?
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Bump - I am wondering where all the doc's are - they tend to either not respond or not respond with something worthwhile!  I would think that a question like this one would excite your competitive natures?  ..  it is a real question and I am not asking anyone to fund anything.. can this be done after the fact.. Oh and you don't have to say anything negative about the doc who did this .. just clearly answer the question if you can!  Thanks
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