What is the procedure for breast reconstruction?

Breast reconstruction surgery has been taken up by various women nowadays among Indians as well as foreign women. This type of surgery is done within a few hours and it's going to give you permanent results. The breast reconstruction type of surgery is done after the mastectomy process gets completed. It is considered to be a very thoughtful process & it might create some good corrections to your breast. Breast reconstruction surgery is basically of various types although some surgery might use the implantation as a core part of the entire process. Whereas there exist various other techniques that might use tissues from your body like from the stomach to create that impactful breast. 

After the mastectomy process is done, the breast reconstruction surgery process can take place directly after that although various women might feel that it is going to be a one-time process in reality, it is not true as it can take several months to manifest into reality. Breast reconstruction surgery can also take place just after you are done with Breast Cancer Surgery on an immediate basis. As a part of this process, both of your breasts can get reconstructed. It may take up to weeks or even months as far as your cases are concerned or as far as it's suggested by a doctor and based on that you can go ahead with the breast reconstruction surgery. 

The entire surgical process can either take place for one breast and then it can be taken out for measuring other parts based on that particular part, the second breast is designed. Also, based on the shapes, and sizes of the surgical process conducted in the first part, the same surgery can be done over several stages and in multiple parts so it all depends on your case. Breast surgery can take place as flap reconstruction or implant reconstruction. You need to get in touch with the doctor, he will examine your case to define the right type of surgery for you. Although, there are various parameters that you need to consider, and even a doctor is going to consider this before suggesting you the right type of surgery that can lead to fruitful results for you. One of the major factors that play a vital role in deciding the right surgery for you is your current age, your lifestyle & even your overall health type. If you have undertaken any sort of past surgeries on the same part or even in the other part of your body then it going to create a huge difference in what surgery is going to be right for you. In this article, you are going to get well-versed in the procedure of breast reconstruction surgery. 

What is a Breast Reconstruction procedure? 

All these missing tissues or damaged tissues in your breast gets reconstructed using breast reconstruction surgery. This type of surgery is held once you have breast cancer. Such surgeries are intended to make the size, shape & overall appearance of both of your breasts the same with no difference at all. So that you don't have any physical issues related to your confidence, and self-esteem while going out interacting with people, or working. It's not going to be noticeable by people and gives you a very natural breast look. The entire process of breast reconstruction surgery is started by the surgeon. As a part of the starting process, he will put you under anesthesia. In this state, the patients fall asleep & are unlikely to feel any pain during the surgery. 

Mostly, the entire breast reconstruction surgery is done by putting you in a sleepy state itself. In cases where the patient has a mastectomy or a lumpectomy, this procedure is done first by the surgeons. The implant is placed inside your chest in the case where you are going through the implant reconstruction process. In case you are undergoing the flap procedure, the tissues are taken out from the part of your body & then the new breast is put inside it. A thin tube is put inside your skin known as a drain. The tube will have multiple parts, although one part of it will punch out from your chest field. During your recovery stage from the ongoing surgery, the blood as well as the fluid is going to get drained from the tube. Once your necessity with having the tube is over, the tube will be removed by the surgeon. The surgical procedure for breast reconstruction surgery does not stop here. After the surgery is completed, you will not be allowed to go back home or be discharged. 

You are required to stay within the hospital premises for at least a week. The entire period you stay in the hospital might increase if there is no improvement seen in your condition. During this week's stay, you will be looked after by the surgeons so that your healing process is assured. As far as your clothing is concerned, you will be asked to put on a surgical bra. This bra will help you in the healing process of your breasts. The bra will also act as big support in reducing all the swelling from your breast by giving it a perfectly needed support. You will be advised of certain guidelines that are to be followed by you once the surgery is completely done. Pain will be faced by various women after the surgery, but it can be minimized by taking medicines. It will surely give you a big relief. 

Key Takeaways 

Breast reconstruction surgery is a very effective surgery that is done to make both sides of a breast equal in size, shape & appearance. It's a very effective type of surgery to make you look good and to remove or eradicate all types of insecurities. In case of any problem you might face after the surgery please contact the doctor.