have no regrets about my decision to have a preventative double mastectomy with DIEP Flap breast reconstruction (using my belly fat and tissue to reconstruct my breasts). I now have peace of mind knowing that I took a pro-active approach to significantly lowering my 87 percent risk of contracting breast cancer in my lifetime. Having come from a family infiltrated with breast cancer, I know all too well that going through breast cancer and breast reconstruction is a challenging experience. But I am here to tell you there are many positive stories out there, including my own.
Women who are considering breast reconstruction after mastectomy usually have one concern at the forefront of their minds: How “real” will my reconstructed breasts look?
Put simply, you cannot expect a reconstructed breast to ever feel or look exactly like your own natural breast, but it can come pretty close.
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