BREAST RECONSTRUCTION
Answers
to these questions will help you understand reconstructive surgery.
1.What
are the types of reconstructive surgery? What type of specialist
performs reconstructive surgery?
2.What
type is best for me and why (saline implant, gel implant, flap)?
3.Will
my insurance cover the cost of these types of reconstructive surgery
4.What chance is there of rejection and/or infection of any implant?
5.Are
there any other risks or side effects to consider?
6.What
can be done if the operation is unsuccessful?
7.When
is the best time for me to have reconstruction? Same time as the
mastectomy? Sometime after surgery? After chemotherapy? Before
or after radiation?
8.If
I do not choose reconstruction, what prosthesis or breast forms
are available?
9.Will
my insurance cover the cost of a prosthesis?
Answers to these questions below will help you prepare for your
reconstruction and follow-up.
1.How
many operations are needed? How long of a hospital stay is necessary
for each?
2.How
much time is needed for recovery after each? Are there any medications
to avoid before surgery?
3.Is
there much pain after surgery? For how long?
4.Are
special bras needed after surgery? Where do I purchase them?
5.How
can I expect the reconstruction to look and feel? How will the
reconstructed breast compare in appearance with my healthy breast?
Will anything need to be done to the healthy breast?
6.Can
you show me pictures of reconstruction? May I speak to patients
who have had similar reconstruction?
7.Will
I be able to detect a possible recurrence after reconstructive
surgery?
8.What
techniques are available, i.e. x-rays or sonogram?
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