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breast reconstruction options

by newwidow, Aug 29, 2009 04:39PM

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What do you feel is the best reconstructive option, implants or a flap? Do you think silicone implants really are safe and if so are they really superior?

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by SueYoung55, Sep 21, 2009 02:15PM

I chose DIEP flap reconstructive surgery. My sister chose implants and she can't stand the way they bunch up on her pecs.

DIEP doesn't move any muscles like TRAM flap does. My breasts are my own stomach tissue, soft and swingy like they should be. I recently had nipple reconstruction and am very pleased with that too.

Best wishes

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