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Breast Reconstruction
If you're considering breast reconstruction...
Reconstruction of a breast that has been removed due to cancer or other
disease is one of the most rewarding surgical procedures available
today. New medical techniques and devices have made it possible for
surgeons to create a breast that can come close in form and appearance
to matching a natural breast. Frequently, reconstruction is possible
immediately following breast removal (mastectomy), so the patient wakes
up with a breast mound already in place, having been spared the
experience of seeing herself with no breast at all.
But bear in mind, post-mastectomy breast reconstruction is not a simple
procedure. There are often many options to consider as you and your
doctor explore what's best for you.
THE BEST CANDIDATES FOR BREAST RECONSTRUCTION
Most mastectomy patients are medically appropriate for reconstruction,
many at the same time that the breast is removed. The best candidates,
however, are women whose cancer, as far as can be determined, seems to
have been eliminated by mastectomy.
Still, there are legitimate reasons to wait. Many women aren't
comfortable weighing all the options while they're struggling to cope
with a diagnosis of cancer. Others simply don't want to have any more
surgery than is absolutely necessary. Some patients may be advised by
their surgeons to wait, particularly if the breast is being rebuilt in a
more complicated procedure using flaps of skin and underlying tissue.
Women with other health conditions, such as obesity, high blood
pressure, or smoking, may also be advised to wait.
In any case, being informed of your reconstruction options before
surgery can help you prepare for a mastectomy with a more positive
outlook for the future.
More information can be obtained by visiting the source of this
information at: PlasticSurgery.org
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