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 As you know the most part of women with breast cancer undergo some type of surgery. There are lots of operations for local treatment; they include breast-conserving surgery, mastectomy, and axillary (armpit) lymph node sampling and removal. Patients who have a mastectomy may also want to have breast reconstruction. They can make it at the same time or later on.This section is useful for women who have had, or are going to have, breast surgery as a result of breast cancer, and may be considering whether to have breast reconstruction. This information will help you to understand what breast reconstruction is and the possible benefits and problems you might expect from this type of surgery. It is very important to discuss all aspects of the surgery before making any decisions. You always have to remember that every woman's needs are different. That’s why only you – together with your doctor and any family and friends you want to involve – can decide what might be best for you. Take your time to evaluate the potential benefits and disadvantages of breast reconstruction before making a decision. Benefits and Limitations
Check out the information about benefits of breast reduction procedures. Moreover you ill find several limitations following this procedure. Breast Reconstruction Contraindications
Although breast reconstruction is very helpful to many women, it is not right for everybody. Here the patient factors that influence whether and how breast reconstruction is performed are described. Breast Reconstruction Procedure
Acquaint yourself with the whole procedure of breast reconstruction. Find out how breast reconstruction is done. Clear up all its steps. Find a Surgeon
It is very important to find a qualified surgeon to carry out breast reconstruction. Look through the list of questions that should be asked to your reconstruction surgeon. Nipple and Areola Reconstruction
Even though the established goal of breast reconstruction is to make patients look natural in clothing, most patients also want to appear as natural as possible naked. Get to know about nipple and areola reconstruction. Possible Risks
Look through some of the known risks and problems that may happen to breast implant surgery for women with breast cancer. Acquaint yourself with timing for reconstruction with breast implants. Postoperative Recovery
Clear up what the postoperative recovery means. Get to know what measures should be taken by your surgeon to make your healing process as quick as it possible. Questions to Ask
It is very important for you to make the right decisions based on the correct information than to act quickly before you know all your options. Offered questions will help you to make your decision. Surgery Expectations
Find out what possible results of the reconstruction surgery you may get. Look through the list of individual factors that may affect the procedure outcomes. Surgical Techniques
There are two surgical techniques for breast reconstruction after breast cancer removal. If you have made a decision on breast reconstruction, it will be useful for you to acquaint yourself closer with them. Thinking Over Breast Reconstruction
When considering breast implants for reconstruction after breast cancer surgery you will have lots of important decision to take. Look through the list of reasons why some women decide for reconstruction and other against. Types of Breast Reconstruction
Here you may learn about the types of breast reconstruction. Get the information on breast reconstruction autologous with implant, breast reconstruction autologous, and breast reconstruction implant only. Types of Flap Surgery
The surgeon may take the tissue for reconstructing your breast from your abdomen, back or - less commonly - your buttocks. Discover different types of flap surgery by area of muscle and tissue used.
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