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  2. Breast reconstruction - Wikipedia

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    This is the most common technique used worldwide. Implant-based reconstruction is an option for patients who have sufficient skin after mastectomy to cover a prosthetic implant and allow for a natural shape. For women undergoing bilateral mastectomies, implants provide the greatest opportunity for symmetrical shape and lift.

  3. These breast cancer survivors are happier than ever post ...

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    Melanie Testa, of Brooklyn, who was open to having post-mastectomy reconstruction a decade ago but wound up forgoing it and has since become a flat advocate, running a robust Facebook group, has a ...

  4. Why women 'explant' after post-mastectomy reconstruction - AOL

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    Some breast cancer patients describe a bullying-like pressure from their surgeons to reconstruct after having a mastectomy.

  5. Olivia Munn Says She Was 'Devastated' After Her Double Mastectomy

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    Olivia Munn is opening up about her breast reconstruction surgery. The 43-year-old actress appeared on the latest episode of the SHE MD podcast, and discussed coming to terms with her body after ...

  6. Nipple prosthesis - Wikipedia

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    Nipple/Areola prostheses (prostheses is the plural of prosthesis) are made of silicone by breast prosthesis manufacturers and anaplastologists for breast cancer survivors who were treated for breast cancer with a mastectomy. Prostheses can be worn weeks after a mastectomy, breast reconstruction, or even nipple reconstruction. As an inexpensive ...

  7. Flat closure after mastectomy - Wikipedia

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    Aesthetic flat closure is the surgical work required to produce a smooth flat chest wall contour after the removal of one or both breasts, including obliteration of the inframammary fold and excision of excess lateral tissue (to avoid "dog ears.") [17] [18] It is defined by the National Cancer Institute as the following: "A type of surgery that ...

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