When implants are used for breast reconstruction, surgeons often place them under the chest muscle. Flexing that muscle can sometimes cause the breasts to move in unusual ways. While most women hardly notice the movement, others experience implant displacement. This means that their muscle pushes their implants upwards and outwards or causes them to shift […]
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It’s relatively rare to develop an infection after breast reconstruction. If one does occur, it can often be cleared with antibiotics, though corrective procedures may sometimes be necessary. Here’s what you need to know about this complication, including how often it happens, what to look for, and why it doesn’t need to hold you back
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Exercising after breast reconstruction is a great way to get back to your usual activities and recover your full range of motion. It also has some incredible benefits for mood, energy, and sleep. Below is a general timeline of when you should get moving after surgery and what activities you should avoid. 5 Exercise Rules
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Most women can achieve great results from either autologous reconstruction or implant-based reconstruction. In some situations, however, combining these two techniques will provide the best outcome. This approach is called hybrid breast reconstruction. Is Autologous Reconstruction with Implants Right for Me? Hybrid breast reconstruction offers the best of both worlds to the right candidates. There
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The goal of breast reconstruction revision surgery is to correct any issues that occurred with your first reconstruction procedure. These problems may affect your appearance, comfort, or health. You may even be looking for reconstruction options becuase you chose to not have reconstruction years ago. If you’re unhappy with the results of reconstruction surgery performed
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We regularly see women who are unhappy with the results of breast reconstruction surgery performed elsewhere. Some have experienced complications or poor cosmetic outcomes, while others did not have access to advanced techniques at the time. The Breast Center Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery specializes in achieving the best possible results for these patients through breast reconstruction
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We understand that getting ready for breast reconstruction can be overwhelming. Whether you already have a date for your procedure or you are just beginning to weigh your surgical options, you want to know what to expect. The recovery process, in particular, can be a source of some uncertainty. To help you feel more informed,
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Instead of using implants, autologous breast reconstruction procedures take a flap of tissue from another part of the body to rebuild a breast mound. Historically, surgeons have relocated skin, fat, and sometimes muscle from places like the inner thigh (TUG Flap), the back (Latissimus Flap), or the buttock area (SGAP Flap). Today, the most common donor
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Getting enough sleep is an important part of recovering from breast reconstruction surgery. It is when you are asleep that your body works the hardest to repair muscles, tissues, and cells. But sleeping can also be tricky after surgery. You have to understand the right way to sleep to avoid discomfort and to protect your results.
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You may be interested in having breast reconstruction after your mastectomy to help reclaim your figure and self-image. It is important to know that you have several choices for how it can be done. Our board-certified plastic surgeons offer advanced breast reconstruction using implants, autologous tissue, and a combination of the two techniques. Keep reading to
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