tissue expanders

Hi has anybody had reconstruction at Nottingham Breast Institute? If so how long was it from last expansion to reconstruction? ;

Hi

Not had any surgery yet but at an apt with a surgeon in London he said 3 -6 months after tissue expanders before implats would be put in. Not sure if you’re having implants.

On an aside I have an apt with dr’s name edited next Wednesday to discuss surgical options. May I ask if you would mind letting me know your thoughts re Nottingham Breast Unit?

Many thanks x

Hi

I have edited the doctor’s name from your post as we are not allowed to name health professionals on the site.  Could you also share opinions about the hospital using the personal messaging service.

This is in line with our terms and conditions.

Best wishes

Janet

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Sorry new to all this, apologies for my error

I’m having expander put in in may with the intention of replacing it at a later date - probably about 6 months. But surgeon said to live with it for a while, I might like it and be happy to keep it, in which case she’ll just remove the port.

Hi I had a bilateral mastectomy with at Breast Institute which went very well, I was under the impression that the whole reconstruction would take six months from surgery, expansion and implants but due to the surgen reducing his hours I eat told it could be the end of the year.