I had a nipple spearing double mastectomy. I found out my plastic surgeon put the expander over the muscle instead of under the muscle. What is the difference?

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Maryann Gromisch RN Guide

Hi,
I don't know. That is a question you need to ask your plastic surgeon.

Maryann

September 21, 2011 - 4:58pm

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