breast reconstruction

The breast reconstruction surgery is done to restore one or both breasts to standard shape, appearance, symmetry and size that is affected by some medical issues or because of cosmetic needs.

Generally, women who undergo a mastectomy due to breast cancer or other medical condition can opt for this procedure.

Types of Breast Reconstruction

There are many breast implants carried out at the clinic. Silicon Implant has been widely used implantations in which silicon filling and surface is used which come in various shapes and sizes according to based on the patient's requirement. In the case of the Becker implant, there is a thick silicon surface with filling inside.

Procedure

Breast Reconstruction Surgery procedure is divided into two main categories:

• Tissue from another part of the body is used to reconstruct.
• A stretcher is inserted which is later replaced with an implant.

Strecher is the most commonly used technique. In this procedure, after the breast is amputated(Cut off), a balloon-like item (stretcher) is inserted inside the skin and the muscles of the chest. It consists of a special valve which can be filled up from the outside with a unique solution to the point when the skin has stretched sufficiently. After this, the implant is inserted. This process usually takes 3 to 6 months for a successfully reconstructed breast to gain its final shape after which the nipples are constructed.