Reconstruction

Hi I had an expander in for 19mths cause off delayed surgery with covid,  I eventually got my op 17th Sept and had a mx on my other boob with immediate reconstruction,  I had implants puy in but got a very nasty infection and ended up with eventually surgery to help clear Infection and save Implant a week on iv  antibiotics 2 weeks at home and still not joy, so I'm booked for surgery again on Wed,  ine implant has taking fine that's the one that had the expander in it for over a year, . My question is if its been expanded before can I get it done again it isn't as big as its ment to be for starters and I'm only small c this is more an a cup so I would like it bigger. And just for me the way I feel I personally would like both side fone to gether because I've had enough off trying to leave myself up and if I'm not happy with the size what's the point in having it

  • Hi and thanks for posting

    It sounds like you've had such a difficult time what with the wait and then having an infection.

    It's a difficult one to answer though, as there will be lots of different factors which will affect the possibility of having this done again - It's important that you talk this over with your consultant, as they need to know how you are feeling about the reconstruction. There are different types of reconstruction available , but some may not be suitable for you.

    Usually, the size of the cup is talked through before surgery, so if this isn't what was agreed, do say, as there may have been a reason why it wasn't made bigger.

    It takes a while for things to settle down after a reconstruction and it's possible you may feel differently after a few more weeks.

    I hope the next surgery will clear things up for you and that you're able to talk through your concern with the surgeon.

    Do give us a ring if you would like to have a chat about any of this with one of us here on the helpline -   call  Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    All the best

    Wanda