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| Description: |
Restores the appearance of breasts that have been surgically removed because of cancer or other diseases. Breast reconstruction can help a woman’s breasts look balanced, permanently regain breast contour, and give the convenience of not needing external prosthesis. |
| Length: |
1-3 hours |
| Side Effects: |
Discomfort, swelling, transient altered nipple sensitivity. |
| Recovery: |
Drains may be placed at the time of surgery and can be removed in the office after two to five days. You may be instructed to wear a compression vest for two months to aid in the skin re-draping process. |
| Expected Results: |
Can be permanent. |
| Anesthesia: |
Local with Sedation
General |
| In/Out patient: |
Outpatient |
| Photos: |
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| Payments: |
Cash, Credit Cards, Financing Available |
| Procedure: |
While there are many options available in post-mastectomy reconstruction, you and your surgeon should discuss the one that's best for you.
Skin expansion. The most common technique combines skin expansion and subsequent insertion of an implant.
Following mastectomy, your surgeon will insert a balloon expander beneath your skin and chest muscle. Through a tiny valve mechanism buried beneath the skin, he or she will periodically inject a salt-water solution to gradually fill the expander over several weeks or months. After the skin over the breast area has stretched enough, the expander may be removed in a second operation and a more permanent implant will be inserted. Some expanders are designed to be left in place as the final implant. The nipple and the dark skin surrounding it, called the areola, are reconstructed in a subsequent procedure.
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| Consultation: |
We are here to assist you. In order to tailor your specific aesthetic surgical needs we free consultations at 1 Cosmetic Surgery Center , our special consultants and Doctors are also here on Saturdays! Most consultation and follow-up appointments are made in the late afternoon.
The free breast reconstruction reduction consultation will assist you in making a more informed decision about what type of enhancement surgery you want. A one-on-one consultation with one of our American Board Certified surgeons will start you on the path to a better you. Do not delay, make an appointment or call us Toll Free: (877)500-2525 to schedule the next chapter in your life. |
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