Considering breast reconstruction? Not sure if you should consider breast reconstruction? Confused by your breast reconstruction options? We’re here for you.
If you haven’t decided to stop smoking yet, here is further information on why you should stop before reconstruction. Smoking and breast reconstruction don’t mix. Read on to learn what happens during reconstruction surgery and
"How will I ever figure out what I need before my reconstructive breast surgery?" Let’s make a list by gathering all the best tips together in one place. A checklist will ease the tsunami of
Many women who want to have their breast reconstructed in the most “natural” way possible will choose autologous reconstruction. This method uses their own tissue, as opposed to implant reconstruction. The multiple surgical sites required
For many members of today’s society, hearing the term “breast cancer” brings up images of women wearing pink, or women wearing head scarves. Breast cancer is often seen as a woman’s disease, and, by and
As we’ve said before, breast reconstruction is a personal choice. You never have to get reconstruction after breast cancer. If you change your mind later, you can always get it years after your mastectomy or lumpectomy.
When it comes to breast reconstruction, it is often difficult to get results that look exactly like what you were picturing. This is especially true if your surgeon will be using implants and/or tissue expanders.
Breast reconstruction options can often be limited for women who have multiple chronic conditions. Reconstruction can also be riskier. Obesity is a common condition that makes some women more susceptible to certain complications following surgery. You may
Breast reconstruction after radiation (or before) is absolutely a possibility! However, because radiation damages the skin and tissue around the breast, your plastic surgeon may have special recommendations. If you are considering breast reconstruction after radiation,
There are many different breast reconstruction procedures available after lumpectomy, with or without radiation. One of the most common is to take fat from another part of the body and fill it in the breast.
Physicians don’t all agree when it comes to deciding on the perfect time to begin breast reconstruction after a mastectomy. Some physicians recommend immediate breast reconstruction, which is performed at the same time as the
