[Westcoastgirl]

I was very disappointed to find out I needed radiation as I wanted reconstruction and am also too lean to find enough tissue to create two mounds, at least that is what I tell myself....to tell the truth I do not want my body cut anymore than I have already. My plastic surgeon is older and experienced. He talked to my surgeon before the double mastectomy so he would leave as much skin as possible for reconstruction, in the hope that I could go directly to implant without expanders. I questioned my ps extensively about implants after radiation and he agreed that the procedure holds more risk for contracture but that he personally has had success with implants after radiation. It is the easiest of the procedures and I will give it a shot when I am ready to venture there. He told me I had enough skin for a B cup but I figure if I go smaller, A cup, I will be even more successful, at least that is my hope. I think finding an experienced ps is the best way to ensure that you will have a good result no matter which procedure you choose.