All Aspects of Breast Reconstruction Surgery

You may be wondering, "What are the risks and complications of breast reconstruction surgery?" Fortunately, the majority of women who have undergone breast reconstruction have had no regrets about the procedure. Here are a few important facts that you should be aware of before you choose a plastic surgeon for the procedure. Depending on your situation, you may need to undergo multiple procedures, such as a breast augmentation. You should discuss all the possible risks and complications with your plastic surgeon before making the final decision.

If you have had a mastectomy, your plastic surgeon may perform skin-sparing surgery on the other breast. This option can be useful if you want to match your reconstruction with the original one. However, it also doubles the risk of infection and can decrease your satisfaction with the cosmetic outcome. Also, your plastic surgeon will likely give you specific instructions on how to prepare for surgery, including the diet and medications you should avoid. If you smoke, it may be best to avoid smoking for a few weeks before your surgery.

One study by Yesantharao PS evaluated patients who had undergone delayed breast reconstruction and discovered that there were some important complications. As a breast cancer survivor, she had the procedure delayed. While this may be frustrating, this study has given breast reconstruction patients hope. In this study, a patient who underwent a delayed breast reconstruction was compared to patients who had immediate surgery. This study was the first of its kind to compare three delayed breast reconstruction methods.

One of the most important risks of breast implant surgery is that the implants may not match the natural appearance of the breast over time. As you age and lose weight, your natural breast will change shape, which may require more surgery in the future. In addition, the breast implant removal may not be aesthetically pleasing. Breast implants are better for women with medium-sized breasts and little or no sagging. These risks may not be worth it for your appearance, so it is important to consider the risks before you go under the knife.

Breast cancer patients may not be aware of all aspects of breast reconstruction surgery, but doctors will usually suggest reconstructive surgery in women who have already undergone a mastectomy. In fact, 40 percent of breast cancer patients undergo this surgery. Some women may not even want to undergo reconstruction because they do not want another surgery after their first. But that's okay if this is not what you want. It is important to understand all the options available to you.

If your breast reconstruction surgery removed your chest muscles, it is often preferred to use your back. If the abdominal skin is not sufficient, a small flap from your buttock is sometimes taken. A vein from your leg is needed to supply the new tissue. Then the new breast is shaped like your natural breast! The surgery will leave a scar and slight hollow near your shoulder blade. A saggy breast is not a good look.