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When a woman gets a double mastectomy & she opts to have reconstructive surgery, how real are they?
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It depends : On the size of your native breasts. Large breasts are obviously more difficult to achieve with reconstructive surgery than smaller breasts. They are not normal, but should be indistinguishable from the real thing if you keep your clothes on.
Answered 6/8/2013
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Very: Also depends on reconstructive options chosen.
Answered 9/12/2013
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