Why I Removed My Breast Implants to Undergo Natural Tissue Restoration

Why I Removed My Breast Implants to Undergo Natural Tissue Restoration

From Fearless Fabulous You by Talk 4 Radio

March 11, 2026 · 40 min

About this episode

Melanie Young shares her journey of removing breast implants and undergoing natural tissue restoration after breast cancer.

Women diagnosed with breast cancer have many decisions to make about their surgeries and treatment options. This includes choosing whether to reconstruct their breasts or not. Fearless Fabulous You Host Melanie Young initially chose breast implants after her double mastectomy in 2009. In 2025 Young chose to remove her implants and undergo Diep Flap natural tissue breast restoration. She shares her firsthand experience as a patient and advice to those facing their own decisions. Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET on W4WN Radio - Women 4 Women Network ( www.w4wn.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( www.talk4radio.com ) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( www.talk4media.com ). Fearless Fabulous You Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media ( www.talk4media.com ), Talk 4 Podcasting ( www.talk4podcasting.com ), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

People in this episode

Host: Melanie Young

Topics covered

  • breast cancer
  • breast reconstruction
  • natural tissue restoration
  • personal experience
  • health decisions

Keywords

  • breast cancer
  • breast implants
  • Diep Flap
  • natural tissue restoration
  • mastectomy
  • health choices

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Organizations: Fearless Fabulous You, W4WN Radio, Talk 4 Radio, Talk 4 Media Network, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible

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