Breast Reconstruction Implants
Breast reconstruction implants are normal
breast implants
used during a plastic surgery procedure to rebuild a damaged or missing breast. The most common reason for
breast reconstruction
is post
mastectomy
repair, but women undergo this procedure for many additional reasons, including repairing damage due to traumatic injury, congenital or developmental conditions or disease. Types of Breast Reconstruction ImplantsReconstructive Implant PlacementPlastic surgeons will often use implants to help rebuild a breast which has been completely removed or damaged beyond repair. There are also other options available for patients who do not want to have artificial implants placed inside their newly created breasts, such as the TRAM flap or the Latissimus Dorsi flap procedures. Implant based reconstructions are simpler to perform, heal much faster, demonstrate fewer complications and are much easier to endure than organic tissue transplants. In addition, the implant based procedures require healing at 1 surgical site only, while the tissue grafting procedures require recovery and scarring at 2 areas of the body.Recommendation on Breast Reconstruction ImplantsBreast implants have been proven to be a safe and effective method of rebuilding a lost or damaged breast. Most women report excellent satisfaction from their implant based reconstructions and are very pleased with the final visual and touch aesthetics. Remember that reconstruction patients do have a higher incidence of capsular contracture than simple augmentation patients. However, this risk can be reduced by using certain implant placements and materials. Talk to your doctor to determine the best surgical approach and implant choice to reduce your chances of experiencing a problematic contracture condition.Breast Reconstruction Implants to Breast Surgery 3/26/08 Revised 6/7/11 |
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