Reconstruction

Feeling down today about my flat chest. Had masectomy on right breast and at the time was just grateful to get the cancer removed, but now I'm regretting not having reconstruction at the same time as the surgery. I had masectomy rather than lumpectomy as I had 2 lesions under the mass that may have been cancerous.  I will have to wait until after treatment, but not sure I can face another operation, but on the other hand feel so unattractive and the scar looks so ugly.

What a dilemma. Anyone else feel like this?

  • Hi,

    Are you having any treatments after your surgery? I found that I couldnt consider reconstuction until after chemo. I have also heard that if you are having radiotherapy that can alter the implants. So it depends , Im not medically trained but there is a lot to consider, I am not young so maybe more able to deal with the flatness, but I would consider reconstruction when I feel strong enough for another op. I am just about to start radiotherapy for 3 weeks and also starting hormone drug Anastrazole which may cause side effects and the stress of Covid on top. Stay strong I'm sure you will find the best outcome for you.

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  • I have been very fortunate to not need any further treatment and so barely feel worthy to be posting on this site as, in comparison, I have come off very lightly. It gives me perspective though and that being flat is really not an issue compared to what I could be dealing with. I am 47 so think reconstruction will be the way to go in time but I struggle with the concept of moving a bag of fat from one area of my body to another! It seems pretty drastic.