Breast Surgery

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Women with breast cancer often have hard time dealing
with deformation of their breasts after removing tumors.
Cosmetic reconstruction surgery can enhance
the shape of breasts as well as self-esteem
for women with such condition.

■ Significance of Breast Reconstruction

- Reconstruction is possible even after long period
of time since cancer removal surgery.
- It is possible to use autologous
tissue for reconstruction.
- Unnecessary fat can be removed
at the same time when autologous fat tissue is used.
- Nipple restoration may enhance individual’s confidence.
- There are diverse methods for reconstruction
to find one suitable method for individual.

Surgical Method of Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction using abdomen‘s autologous tissue
can enhance slimming effect by removing unnecessary
fat by from abdomen. This method is commonly
used the most for breast reconstruction.

To create artificial breasts, expansion of breast tissue
and insertion of breast implants must be performed in order.
However, using silicone implants enables both procedures
to be performed at once. Size can be adjusted
by adding saline solution into the silicone implants.
The implant made of cohesive gel which feels natural to touch,
is excellent for breast augmentation.

Breast Reconstruction FAQ

Q

Will there be any problems during breast examination?

A

Not at all. With improvement
of radiation and technology,
tumors can be detected even after breast reconstruction.
Since implant is inserted below muscle,
it does not interrupt breast examination.

Q

When is it possible to receive breast reconstruction?

A

It usually takes 6 months to recover after tumor removal.
It is ideal to receive reconstruction when risk
for recurrence is at the lowest after entire tumor removal,
but when tumor is in its first stage,
or the type of tumor has low recurrence rate,
reconstruction can be performed
at the time of tumor removal.

Q

How do nipples get reconstructed
after breast reconstruction

A

Tattoos to rebuild areola are made on breasts
after designing shape and size
of nipples using breast skin tissue.
Nipple reconstruction is performed
2-3 months after breast reconstruction.

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