What Happens after Breast Reconstruction?

As its name implies, breast reconstruction is the reconstruction of human breasts. Through surgery, it helps people who have lost breasts to create a new breast. Breast loss and serious breast deformity can be implemented to reconstruct the breast and improve breast shape.

Breast reconstruction

Breast reconstruction methods mainly include three methods: implantation, autologous tissue transplantation and autologous tissue combined with prosthetic transplantation.

1. Breast reconstruction with prosthesis

   1. if

      • Breast implant reconstruction

      1. Important organs with organic disease or systemic disease can not tolerate surgery

      2. Have

         After the breast reconstruction surgery, the reconstructed breast feels almost the same as the feel of the breast tissue, with a long-lasting effect and a realistic appearance. However, there is a point that patients need to pay attention to, because the breast wall nerves are cut off during breast cancer surgery, reconstructed breasts usually feel numb or at least slower than healthy breasts, and the special feeling of nipples and areola caused by sexual stimulation will not , But overall the effect of breast reconstruction is worthy of recognition.

         1. The price of breast reconstruction is related to the surgical method. The methods of breast reconstruction are mainly divided into two categories:

            1. Those with congenital dysplasia of the breast;

            2. Breast reconstruction is very difficult. Doing good postoperative care is an important prerequisite to ensure successful surgery. The following points should be paid attention to after breast reconstruction:

               1. After the breast reconstruction, continuous negative pressure drainage should be performed for 48 hours, and the surgical wound should be compression bandaged.

               2. The supine position was taken within 12 hours after breast reconstruction. The epidural anesthesia drug disappeared and changed to the semi-recumbent position. Limit activities to reduce bleeding or pain.

               3. Intravenous infusion is administered every 1500-200ml, and antibiotics are administered intravenously for 5-7 days.

               4. Open the dressing and remove the drainage tube 48 hours after breast reconstruction; and observe the flap or

                  1. Important organs have organic disease, or have systemic disease that cannot tolerate surgery.

                  2. People with coagulopathy.

                  3. People with severe diabetes.

                  4. Minor patients.

                  5. Signs of tumor recurrence or metastasis.

                  6. Those who have unrealistic requirements for the effect of surgery.

                  7. People with mental illness or emotional instability.

                  8. Patients who are not suitable for various surgical methods.

                  9. Avoid surgery during menstruation and lactation.