:: what it is...
The breast reconstruction procedure can be suitable for woman who have done breast surgery in the past, who have had children or for women who were involved with breast cancer treatments and basically means the reshape of the breasts.
:: the procedure....
Breast reconstruction can be performed with or without breast implants. Discuss the most suitable option with your surgeon as with all surgeries.
When breast reconstruction will be accomplished without a breast implant, your own tissues (or tissue flap) will be removed from another area of your body such as your stomach or back and will be placed to the chest area to shape a new breast.
As the reshaping of a new breast can cause an imbalance for the new breasts, additional surgeries might be necessary for the improvement of the symmetry and appearance of the breasts. Such additional surgeries can include a (re)placement of a (new) nipple or to make the areola a bit darker. Usually these procedures take place after your breasts has healed from the original surgery.
Breast reconstruction with the help of a breast implant can involve different possible effects. This can be to maximize symmetry, a combination with a breast reduction or a breast lift to improve the symmetry. A mix of the breast reconstruction with both a tissue flap and breast implant is also possible and surgeons advice this option mainly to women with larger breast.
