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What are pros and cons for breast reconstruction.?

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Breasreconstruction : Breast reconstruction can be done at the time of mastectomy or after if that is the patients choice. If a patient has heart or lung problems these have to be evaluated before hand by specialists. Other medical problems and medications are evaluated as well. There also a number of options like fat grafting, one stage implant recon and the diep flap. We have many options to offer women for recon.

Answered 3/13/2015

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For cancer or want?: Presuming for cancer: PROS: Improved body image, better fit for clothing, sense of "wholeness," giving symmetry to chest, psychological improvement, reducing grief over loss of "womanhood," and control over your treatment. CONS: Extensive surgery which may affect other areas, sometimes several surgeries, risk of complications, asymmetry, infection, unhappiness with results, cost. Good luck!

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Ergun Kocak answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Pros and Cons: Breast reconstruction helps restore the look and feel of the breasts after a mastectomy. Side effects such as tissue necrosis, implant problems, removal of nipples and loss of sensation may become a problem. Serious problems may also arise like blood clots, infection, & anesthesia reactions. https://www.mwbreast.com/breast-reconstruction-ohio/

Answered 11/10/2017

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