Breast reconstruction is a series of surgical procedures performed to recreate a breast
An autologous breast reconstruction uses the woman's own tissues
There are two basic choices for breast reconstruction. The breast tissue can be replaced with an implant, or the breast is created using some of the woman's own tissues (autologous reconstruction).
Many women choose to have breast reconstruction performed in conjunction with the mastectomy.
Breast reconstruction is done in two stages, with the ultimate goal of creating a breast which looks and feels as natural as possible
Breast reconstruction, especially if it is begun at the same time as the simple mastectomy, can minimize the sense of loss that women feel when having a breast removed.
A modified radical mastectomy also allows for immediate or delayed breast reconstruction.
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A flap breast reconstruction surgery is actually when you use tissue, skin, fat and muscles from other parts of the body to build the breast out to make your breast bigger.
Many experts consider reconstruction to be an integral component of the therapy for breast cancer. A naturally appearing breast offers a sense of wholeness and normalcy, which can aid in the psychological recovery from breast cancer.
Breast reconstruction can be undertaken either during or after a mastectomy depending on the advice of the surgeon and the wishes of the patient. It is possible to have an immediate reconstruction if there is no need for irradiation treatment after the surgery. Should this be necessary the reconstruction can be undertaken following treatment.
The first step is to form a structure called a breast mound
There are numerous types of cosmetic breast surgery. These include: breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, breast reconstruction, and breast implant revision.