Women who have surgery to treat their breast cancer may choose breast reconstruction surgery. This is to rebuild the shape and look of the breast. Consult your surgeon or plastic surgeon before undergoing any surgical procedure.
Women might choose breast reconstruction for many personal reasons. But the bottomline is to make them happier with their bodies and how they feel about themselves. However, there are some important things to think about:
Knowing your reconstruction options before surgery can help you prepare with a more realistic outlook expectations for the outcomes.
Can breast reconstruction hide cancer or make it come back?
According to the studies, reconstruction does not make breast cancer come back. If the cancer does come back, reconstructed breasts should not cause problems with chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
Reconstruction rarely hides a return of breast cancer, therefore you should not consider this a big risk when deciding to have breast reconstruction.
Choosing which type of breast reconstruction to have
There are factors that your doctor have to consider before you undergo breast reconstruction surgery. This include:
Your doctor will decide which reconstructive options might be best for you based on your age, health, body type, lifestyle, goals, and other factors. Talk with your surgeon openly about your preferences. Be sure to voice any concerns and priorities you have for the reconstruction. Find a surgeon that you feel comfortable with. He or she should also explain the limits, risks, and benefits of each option.
Types of breast reconstruction procedures
The reconstruction process sometimes means more than one operation and there are several types of reconstructive surgery available. Make sure you are well-informed and have a plenty of time to think about it so you can make the best decision for you.
Two main types of operations can be done to reconstruct the shape of your breast or breasts:
Sometimes a combination of the two procedure is used to get the best result. In addition, nipple and areola reconstruction procedures can be done to help make the reconstructed breast look like an original one.
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