Breast Reconstruction Surgery

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Breast Reconstruction Surgery
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• Mastectomy can leave you scarred for life but
  thanks to advanced surgical procedures like
  breast reconstruction surgery you do not have to
  lose your self-esteem. Five Towns specializes in
  plastic surgery techniques that can help women
  remove their mastectomy scars and get fuller
  breasts with minimum recovery time.
• PROCEDURE
• The doctors work with your oncologists to
  recommend the best breast reconstruction
  procedure for you. In some cases, women might
  need radiation therapy even after the mastectomy
  whereas some others dont need it afterward. So
  both cases require a different approach which
  will be explained to you by the doctor.
• Normally a breast reconstruction surgery can be
  done in any of the two ways either with a
  tissue flap construction or through an implant.
  Sometimes both these methods are combined to
  provide a more desirable outcome.

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• Tissue Flap Construction In this type of breast
  reconstruction surgery the tissue is taken from a
  less exposed donor site like the buttocks or
  thighs, and it is used to construct the new
  breast.
• Implant reconstruction In this type of
  procedure a silicon or saline implant is used for
  reconstructing the breasts.
• RECOVERY
• Depending on the type of breast reconstruction
  surgery you underwent, the recovery time will
  vary. In both types of procedures, you will
  experience a little discomfort, swelling and
  bruising. The doctors will provide you with a
  surgical bra that you need to wear for the first
  few weeks after your surgery. After a few days at
  the hospital, you can go home but you will need
  to stay

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• away from engaging in strenuous physical activity
  at least for a month, and this includes taking
  time off from work.
• Dr. Scheinman and his team of expert staff will
  discuss all possible options to create the best
  suitable plan for you. You can call them up or
  contact them via mail to book and appointment and
  plan your breast reconstruction surgery.

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• Thank you .
• Visit at www.longislandbreastsurge
  ry.org