BREAST
RECONSTRUCTION
What is
Breast Reconstruction?
Breast
reconstruction surgery is for female
patients who have insufficient breast tissue and volume or
complete absence of the breast due to surgery (i.e. after breast cancer
or breast siliconoma removal), trauma or congenital anomaly. Breast Reconstruction
surgery
restores the appearance of a breast by rebuilding the breast contour,
nipple, and areola. The medical advancements of this procedure can
restore the natural appearance of the breast.
Risks on
Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Similar to other kinds
of plastic surgery,
complications are also involved in Breast
Reconstruction.
Some of them are fluid collection, excessive
scar tissue, bleeding, inadequate symmetry, and problems with
anesthesia. Infection may also develop but this too is very
rare. Capsular contracture may happen if the scar or capsule
begins to tighten. However, this can be treated easily.
Frequently
Asked Questions on Breast
Reconstruction
Question:
What types of implants are used in a breast
reconstruction procedure?
The content
of a silicone shell of a breast
implant can either be a
salt-water solution known as saline or a silicone gel. The new
gel-filled implants are not accessible to everyone. It is given only to
women in approved studies—as advised by the Food and Drug
Administration.
Question:
How long is my recovery period?
It will take about six weeks for you to recover. Breast reconstruction
procedure cannot restore the
normal sensation of your
breasts but some of it may
come back in time. The scars will gradually fade in time, and
eventually disappear. You are to refrain from strenuous
activities for three to six weeks after the surgery or based on the
recommendation of your plastic
surgeon.
Question:
What will happen after the procedure?
You will
experience some soreness in the
chest, back, and abdomen
for about one to two weeks. This can be alleviated by the medications
that will be given by your surgeon.
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