Breast Reconstruction
What is Breast Reconstruction?
Breast reconstruction is a surgical procedure to rebuild the breast after a mastectomy, lumpectomy, or congenital deformities. It aims to restore the breast to its original shape, size, and symmetry. There are two main types of breast reconstruction:
• Implant-based reconstruction: This uses breast implants to create a new breast mound.
• Autologous tissue reconstruction: This uses tissue from another part of your body, such as the abdomen, back, or buttocks, to create a new breast.
• Implant-based reconstruction: This uses breast implants to create a new breast mound.
• Autologous tissue reconstruction: This uses tissue from another part of your body, such as the abdomen, back, or buttocks, to create a new breast.
How is Breast Reconstruction Surgery Performed?
Breast reconstruction surgery can be performed in one or more stages, depending on the type of reconstruction and your individual needs. The procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia.
• Implant-based reconstruction: The surgeon creates a pocket under the breast tissue or muscle and inserts the implant.
• Autologous tissue reconstruction: The surgeon removes tissue from another part of your body and transfers it to the chest area to create a new breast.
• Implant-based reconstruction: The surgeon creates a pocket under the breast tissue or muscle and inserts the implant.
• Autologous tissue reconstruction: The surgeon removes tissue from another part of your body and transfers it to the chest area to create a new breast.
After Surgery Treatment
Recovery from breast reconstruction surgery typically takes a few weeks. It’s important to follow your surgeon’s post-operative instructions carefully, which may include:
• Wearing a compression bra
• Avoiding strenuous activity
• Taking pain medication as prescribed
• Attending follow-up appointments with your surgeon
• Wearing a compression bra
• Avoiding strenuous activity
• Taking pain medication as prescribed
• Attending follow-up appointments with your surgeon
Things to Be Careful About
While breast reconstruction can be a safe and effective way to restore your breasts, it’s important to be aware of the potential risks and complications associated with the procedure. These may include:
• Capsular contracture: This is when the tissue around the implant becomes hardened and tight.
• Implant rupture: This is when the implant leaks or deflates.
• Infection: This is a rare but serious complication.
• Asymmetrical results: It may be difficult to achieve perfectly symmetrical results.
If you’re considering breast reconstruction, it’s important to discuss the risks and benefits with your surgeon to determine if it’s the right procedure for you.
• Capsular contracture: This is when the tissue around the implant becomes hardened and tight.
• Implant rupture: This is when the implant leaks or deflates.
• Infection: This is a rare but serious complication.
• Asymmetrical results: It may be difficult to achieve perfectly symmetrical results.
If you’re considering breast reconstruction, it’s important to discuss the risks and benefits with your surgeon to determine if it’s the right procedure for you.