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2 years agoHow long does it take to heal from a double mastectomy. It's almost 1 year since my surgery. I don't like how my implants look.
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Recovery from a double mastectomy typically takes several months, with most people feeling physically healed around 6-8 weeks, though complete healing and adjustment can take up to a year or longer. Many people in this community have shared similar concerns about their reconstruction results, and it's worth discussing your feelings about the appearance with your plastic surgeon, as there may be options for revision or adjustments that could help you feel more comfortable with the outcome.
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6 months agoYou can have your surgeon do a "touch up" surgery.. I have expanders now and already for see a second surgery after the exchange to get rid of side boob caused be the dbl mastectomy
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2 months agoRecovery from a double mastectomy typically takes several months, with most people feeling physically healed around 6-8 weeks, though complete healing and adjustment can take up to a year or longer. Many people in this community have shared similar concerns about their reconstruction results, and it's worth discussing your feelings about the appearance with your plastic surgeon, as there may be options for revision or adjustments that could help you feel more comfortable with the outcome.
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