Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reconstruction
Breasts are the image of feminization, loosing breasts after cancer causes huge psychological effect in the
mind female. Breast reconstruction is surgery to recreate a breast after breast tissue has been removed as part of cancer treatment (mastectomy).
There are many kinds of breast reconstruction procedures.
Dr. Rajendra S Gujjalanavar has special interest in breast reconstruction works with the breast surgeon to provide breast reconstruction services to women with breast cancer either during the cancer surgery itself (Immediate reconstruction) or on a later date (Delayed reconstruction) depending upon the condition.
Dr. Rajendra S Gujjalanavar has special interest in breast reconstruction works with the breast surgeon to provide breast reconstruction services to women with breast cancer either during the cancer surgery itself (Immediate reconstruction) or on a later date (Delayed reconstruction) depending upon the condition.
The most commonly performed operation is reconstruction of breast using abdominal tissue (DIEP/ MSTRAM flap) in which the woman has the additional advantage of having a Tummy Tuck at the same time besides the recreation of a beautiful breast using tissue from abdomen.
If the abdomen is sometimes not available, tissue from the thigh (TUG flap) or the back (LD flap with implant) can be used. All the above surgeries involve a hospital stay of 4-5 days in total and the surgery is
done under general anesthesia.
Subsequently the nipple and areola can also be reconstructed by minor surgeries done under local anesthesia. Some women who only require lumpectomy and partial breast resections can benefit from a host of oncoplastic procedures available to make your breasts look harmonious.
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