A Breast reconstruction or reformation is a procedure, where a woman undergoes plastic surgery to get a breast transplanted, which is lost during breast cancer or some other stipulation.
After you go through a mastectomy, it?s very vital that you are ready to accept a breast reconstruction. It is an emotional decision but you should have a positive attitude to get your breast restored to regain your body figure.
The breast which is deformed or lost, is reconstructed using plastic surgery, which is helpful to reinstate the lost breast to a characteristic shape, size and form. After the lost breast is restored, there is a necessity to improve the symmetry of the other breast. So, a breast augmentation of the other breast is also done.
During your consultation the surgeon looks through your medical reports about the mastectomy and medication status. The risk factor and outcome during a breast reformation will also be discussed.
The following possible risk of Flap surgery will have to be considered thoroughly.
1. The survival of the flap in its new place may be negligible. If there is a failure, additional surgery will be needed.
2. There may be excessive bleeding, scarring and change in skin sensation. The lungs, abdominal organs, pulmonary and cardiac complications may also arise. Thus extra surgery may be necessary.
3. A chest pain, excessive bleeding, unusual breathing can also occur after post surgery.
After an evaluation of your existing health conditions, the surgeon will examine your breast. He will take measurements of your breast, the skin quality and also take pictures of them for records. The surgery will be carried out at a hospital or a surgical center.
Before surgery a lab test will be carried out and an adjustment to your present medications will be recommended. If you have the habit of smoking than the doctor will suggest to avoid it for two weeks before surgery. If you are taking an aspirin then you will have to stop taking it or excessive bleeding will be caused during the surgery.
During the surgical procedure a general anesthesia will be given. The surgeon uses a flap technique, where a woman?s personal fat, muscle and skin is implanted to create the breast mound. An alternative to a flap technique is to use saline and silicon implants that are available, for reformation. Thus Breast reconstruction is completed via grafting and a number of techniques, that helps to reform the nipple and areola.
After the surgery an elastic support bra will be helpful to decrease the swelling and will also give a support to the reformed breast. A thin tube will be placed temporarily under the skin, which will help to drain out any excessive blood or puss.
You will be prescribed medicines and also creams or gel to apply orally. You will have to immediately consult your surgeon, if there is any complication of chest pain or unusual breathing. Healing will take a few weeks but you will have to visit your doctor regularly for a check up.
After some time, the scars lines will get better but not fade completely and some breast sensation will also return. This surgery will be a success due to your trained and experienced surgeon, who are certified by American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Your breast reformation surgery after a breast cancer is covered by insurance policies, therefore you will have to pay minimum fee only. So, this breast reconstruction will improve your self-confidence and body form.
Mrs. Mallika is a housewife and a loving person.
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