Breast Cancer : How much scarring is there typically from bilateral breast reconstruction using breast implants versus other options?

How much scarring is there typically from bilateral breast reconstruction using breast implants versus other options?

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SheilaBondMD (Physician - Surgery - Plastic (Verified) ) - 04 / 18 / 2012

The amount of scarring depends on the technique the surgeon uses for the mastectomy. Generally, skin sparing mastectomies have less scars.

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