Breast Reconstruction Surgery After Mastectomy

The goal of breast reconstruction is to create a breast that looks natural and matches the other breast. Women who have had a mastectomy often feel self-conscious about their appearance, which can affect their self-esteem and social life. Mastectomy is a surgical procedure that removes all or part of one or both breasts. This surgery is often done to remove cancerous cells from the breast tissue. It is done as a preventive measure to ensure that all traces of the disease have been eliminated from the breast and that it does not spread further in the body. Breast Reconstruction surgery helps them to feel more complete again. For the unversed, 

However, Patients often fear breast reconstruction due to a lack of awareness or misconceptions about the procedure. Being the hospital for the best cancer treatment in Pune, we wish to make people more aware of breast cancer treatment as a whole. Here’s all you need to know about Breast Reconstruction surgery after mastectomy. 

What is Breast Reconstruction?

Breast reconstruction surgery, also known as Oncoplastic surgery, is a surgical procedure that is available for females who have undergone a lumpectomy or mastectomy. This surgical treatment is carried out to restore the shape, look, dimension and also the symmetry of one or both female breasts to a near-normal state. The breast reconstruction surgery can either be done right after the breast cancer surgery (instant reconstruction) or some years after the surgical procedure (delayed reconstruction).

Types of Breast Reconstruction Surgery

1)  Autologous or Flap Reconstruction Surgery

Autologous breast reconstruction surgery is a surgical procedure in which the surgeon removes the patient’s tissue for use in reconstructing their breast. This surgery aims to create a breast mound by removing fat, skin, and tissue from one area of the body and transferring it to the chest area to reconstruct one or both breasts.

2) Implant Reconstruction Surgery

Implant reconstruction is a surgical procedure where the breast is reconstructed utilizing a silicon or saline implant. After mastectomy, implants are placed underneath the skin or behind the upper body wall muscle mass. Implant reconstruction is a two-stage procedure. In phase 1, a tissue expander is inserted under the skin that remains after the mastectomy. This expander is filled with saline at regular periods after surgery. In the 2nd phase, the expander is changed with an implant after the chest surgery scar has healed.

Does Breast Reconstruction Surgery Increase Breast Cancer Recurrence?

There are many myths surrounding breast reconstruction surgery and its impact on cancer recurrence. Well, according to various studies and our years of experience, we can say that this procedure does not increase or decrease the chances of breast cancer recurrence. It is only used for cosmetic purposes, and it does not have any impact on recurrence.

However, the patient with Breast Reconstruction Surgery may experience some side effects such as infection, delay in wound healing, implant deposition, changes in sensations and more.

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Breast Reconstruction Surgery at Galaxy Care Hospital. 

From breast conservative surgeries to modified radical mastectomies with plastic reconstruction, we provide all types of breast cancer surgery at Galaxy Care Hospital, the best cancer hospital in Pune. We understand that breast cancer is tough to fight. This is why we have the best breast cancer specialists in Pune who not only have expertise in diagnosis but also excel in providing the best treatment options. 

 If you are a breast cancer patient, come to Galaxy Care Hospital. We have state-of-the-art technology, expert oncologists, oncosurgeons, and patient care facilities to cater to all your breast cancer treatment and breast reconstruction needs. Book your appointment soon!