My mom is having a breast reconstruction surgery, should i be worried?

Breast Recon is safe: Breast reconstruction is usually a safe procedure. Every surgery has a risk of complication. The risk of a life threatening complication is less than 1%. Her surgery should be done in a certified operating room with a abps certified plastic surgeon.

No: She should have it performed by a board certified plastic surgeon in an accredited facility or hospital. Complications occur with any operation, but breast reconstruction is not a particularly risky procedure.

Common surgery: Breast reconstruction surgery is a common surgical practice to help restore and recreate a woman's breasts following a mastectomy for breast cancer. Surgical techniques may use implants or a patient's own tissue to recreate the breast. I think you should talk to your mother about your concerns and, if she lets you, you could talk to her plastic surgeon as well.

Not too much: All surgeries come with risk involved, so shouldn't be taken lightly. Reconstruction surgery is generally very safe and patient do well. You may want to go to a consult with your mother so you can help to get all the facts. Good luck, dr t.