#reconstructivesurgery Tag

10 Jul

Posted at 17:37h in Surgical Research

Denver has become something of a hub for reconstructive plastic surgery over the past several years, partly because more women here are learning about options beyond traditional implants after mastectomy or other breast surgery. Fat grafting is one of those options, and if you are researching it, you are probably trying to figure out what recovery and results actually look like, not just the technical explanation you already found elsewhere. Many patients also want to know how the procedure feels during recovery, how long it takes for improvements to become noticeable, and whether the results look and feel natural over time. Understanding these real-world experiences can help set realistic expectations before meeting with a surgeon.

Here is what patients tend to report, based on real experiences and clinical outcomes. For context on how reconstruction options more broadly affect quality of life after mastectomy, see this overview of breast reconstruction after mastectomy and quality of life outcomes.

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26 Oct

Posted at 11:40h in Author Interviews, Breast Cancer, Surgical Research
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Breast Reconstructive Surgery:

According to BreastCancer.org, the decision to have breast reconstructive surgery doesn’t have to be decided immediately following surgery to remove the breast. It can be done during mastectomy surgery or following surgery, so those who are uncertain about their decision have time to weigh the options before deciding on their best option. There are many things to consider breast reconstruction surgery, including the toll it will take on your body and how your appearance may change from before until after the surgery. Here are some things to consider if you have undergone a mastectomy. These are presented by Cancer.gov:
  • Breasts can be rebuilt using implants that contain either saline or silicone. They can also be rebuilt by using tissue elsewhere in the body.
  • The surgery can be done at the same time as the mastectomy (an immediate reconstruction) or after the surgery when the skin and incisions have had time to heal. Often, treatment is conducted during this healing time.
  • A nipple and areola can be added to the breast during the initial surgery or at a later time.