How Many Operations
Are Needed To Reconstruct A Breast? |
A breast reconstruction is usually a sequence of operations that involve 2 or occasionally 3 stages. The first operation is usually the longest and most complicated part of the reconstructive sequence. The second and third stages are almost always done as an outpatient. These secondary procedures may include implant exchanges, revisions of the reconstructed breast, nipple reconstruction, and possibly surgery on the opposite breast to achieve symmetry. The timing of any subsequent procedures may be influenced by the need for chemotherapy or radiation therapy. |