breast reconstruction
BREAST RECONSTRUCTION
Breast reconstruction includes a group of procedures designed to restore the shape and volume of your breasts after a mastectomy or lumpectomy.
- Surgery duration
2 to 3 hours
- type of surgery
Outpatient or inpatient
- type of anesthesia
regional or general
- Recovery time
48 to 72 hours of rest. 1-2 weeks to return to normal activities
- Final score
1 year after the first surgery.
- Prosthesis or special accessories
Breast implants with smooth high cohesive silicone, or polyurethane implants.
Post operative bra
Goal
Breast reconstruction includes a group of procedures designed to restore the shape and volume of your breasts after a mastectomy or lumpectomy (partial mastectomy).
Indications
This surgery is indicated for you in the following cases: To improve your self-esteem after a mastectomy procedure. to improve symmetry if only one of your breasts was affected. To allow the use of low-cut clothing and/or bathing suits. There are basically two options for reconstruction: using implants and using your own tissues (skin, fat and muscle). Reconstruction usually includes more than one procedure.
Differentiators
To improve your self-esteem after a mastectomy procedure.
To improve symmetry if only one of your breasts was affected.
To allow the use of low-cut clothing and/or bathing suits.