It’s relatively rare to develop an infection after breast reconstruction. If one does occur, it can often be cleared with antibiotics, though corrective procedures may sometimes be necessary. Here’s what you need to know about this complication, including how often it happens, what to look for, and why it doesn’t need to hold you back […]
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Exercising after breast reconstruction is a great way to get back to your usual activities and recover your full range of motion. It also has some incredible benefits for mood, energy, and sleep. Below is a general timeline of when you should get moving after surgery and what activities you should avoid. 5 Exercise Rules
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g Breast reconstruction techniques have come a long way. Women tend to have fewer complications and enjoy better cosmetic results. However, problems like pain and discomfort are not unheard of after surgery. Here are several possible reasons why your reconstructed breast or breasts hurt — and how corrective breast reconstruction can help. Capsular Contracture It’s
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Fat grafting is used to enhance the cosmetic outcome of both implant and flap reconstructions. It can soften your cleavage, fill in areas that lack a bit of volume, and smooth out any ripples or divots. You may be eligible for this popular touch-up technique even if it has been years since your last breast
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Most women can achieve great results from either autologous reconstruction or implant-based reconstruction. In some situations, however, combining these two techniques will provide the best outcome. This approach is called hybrid breast reconstruction. Is Autologous Reconstruction with Implants Right for Me? Hybrid breast reconstruction offers the best of both worlds to the right candidates. There
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It’s not always possible to save one or both nipples during a mastectomy. Fortunately, nipple reconstruction surgery exists to recreate the very center portion of the breast. This relatively simple procedure can be performed after breast reconstruction to enhance your cosmetic outcome and provide a more realistic look. Most women are excellent candidates for nipple
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The goal of breast reconstruction revision surgery is to correct any issues that occurred with your first reconstruction procedure. These problems may affect your appearance, comfort, or health. You may even be looking for reconstruction options becuase you chose to not have reconstruction years ago. If you’re unhappy with the results of reconstruction surgery performed
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We regularly see women who are unhappy with the results of breast reconstruction surgery performed elsewhere. Some have experienced complications or poor cosmetic outcomes, while others did not have access to advanced techniques at the time. The Breast Center Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery specializes in achieving the best possible results for these patients through breast reconstruction
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We understand that getting ready for breast reconstruction can be overwhelming. Whether you already have a date for your procedure or you are just beginning to weigh your surgical options, you want to know what to expect. The recovery process, in particular, can be a source of some uncertainty. To help you feel more informed,
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Instead of using implants, autologous breast reconstruction procedures take a flap of tissue from another part of the body to rebuild a breast mound. Historically, surgeons have relocated skin, fat, and sometimes muscle from places like the inner thigh (TUG Flap), the back (Latissimus Flap), or the buttock area (SGAP Flap). Today, the most common donor
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