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Days of recovery
1-15
1-5
Hours of Surgery Duration
What is Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy?
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Breast reconstruction after mastectomy is a specialized surgical procedure designed to restore the natural shape and appearance of the breast in women who have undergone removal due to cancer or other conditions. It represents an important step in both physical and psychological recovery, offering a sense of wholeness, balance, and self-confidence.
Benefits of Breast Reconstruction:
- Restores the natural contour of the breast.
- Supports body image recovery and psychological well-being.
- Helps restore body balance and symmetry, especially in cases of unilateral mastectomy.
- Can be performed immediately or at a later stage, depending on the patient’s needs.
- Placement of a silicone implant to recreate the breast.
- May be preceded by the use of a tissue expander.
Implant-Based Reconstruction
- Combination of implant and autologous tissue for customized results.
Combined Techniques
- Performed at the same time as the mastectomy.
- Provides immediate aesthetic results and reduces the total number of surgeries.
- Performed after completion of treatments (chemotherapy, radiation).
- Allows the body time to heal and stabilize.
Immediate Reconstruction
Types of Procedures
Delayed Reconstruction
- Uses tissue from another part of the body (abdomen, back, thigh).
- Offers a more natural look and feel.
Autologous Tissue (Flap) Reconstruction
How the procedure is performed
- Evaluation of overall health, therapeutic needs, and aesthetic expectations.
- Selection of the most appropriate reconstruction method.
- Discussion of the procedure steps and recovery phases.
- Information about anesthesia, duration, and recovery process.
- Varies depending on the chosen reconstruction type.
- The goal is a harmonious, symmetrical, and natural aesthetic result.
Use of absorbable sutures and careful wound management for optimal healing.
- Monitoring Healing: Regular check-ups with the surgeon.
- Pain and Swelling Management: Medications and rest.
- Supportive Bra: Provides support and stability to the new breast shape.
Recovery After the Procedure
- Hospital stay for 1–2 days, depending on the method used.
- Gentle activity and avoidance of chest pressure.
- Gradual return to daily activities.
- Instructions for wound care and complication prevention.
- The aesthetic result gradually improves over time.
- Scars fade with time.
- The woman regains her body image and self-confidence.
Before and After
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