Should You Get Breast Reconstruction Surgery?

Posted December 15, 2020 in breast reconstruction

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Breast reconstruction surgery is a procedure that restores breasts to a close-to-normal shape, size, and symmetry following a mastectomy, congenital issue, lumpectomy, or other health maladies. Deciding whether to get breast reconstruction surgery is an intensely personal decision, but with so many advances in the field, there are more options for patients than ever.

This Q & A can help you learn more about breast reconstruction and how it might benefit your physical and mental well-being.

Why Should You Get Breast Construction Surgery?

Breast reconstruction surgery has numerous benefits. After a mastectomy, patients may struggle with issues of self-esteem. Breast reconstruction can go a long way towards helping with that issue. This procedure restores a more feminine figure and promotes a more positive outlook moving forward.

How Is Breast Reconstruction Done?

Breast reconstruction generally happens in one of two ways: implant or flap. Reconstruction using implants forms a new breast shape using a saline or silicone implant, while flap surgery uses tissue from another area of the body to create a new shape.

Can You Have Breast Construction After Radiation?

You can have breast construction after radiation. In fact, it is often required to wait until the completion of radiation treatment before pursuing reconstruction. 

Breast reconstruction can be performed at the same time as your mastectomy as long as your surgery was the last part of your cancer treatment. If you are still planning on undergoing radiation or chemotherapy, you will need to wait until your treatment has finished.

What Should You Expect From Breast Augmentation Recovery?

The average recovery after breast reconstruction surgery is six to eight weeks. Most patients feel better after two weeks, and those that choose implants over the flap procedure may feel better even faster. Each patient is different, and recovery will depend on a host of other factors, including whatever condition necessitated the need for reconstructive surgery.

Recovery will involve plenty of rest, incision care, and scheduled follow-up visits with your surgeon to ensure.

How Do You Know if You Are a Good Candidate for Breast Reconstruction?

Patients who want this surgery and are healthy enough to withstand the rigors of it may be candidates for reconstruction. It is best to schedule a surgical consultation to discuss the benefits and risks of surgery. However, no patient should automatically assume they are not a good candidate. With advances in breast reconstruction surgery, patients have more options than ever before.

This is why it is best to discuss your options with a qualified breast reconstruction surgeon to determine your candidacy.

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