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The general information

The goal of this operation on a mammary gland is restoration of its esthetic form . For this purpose the following problems are solved: restoration of volume of a mammary gland, creation of esthetically correct form, restoration of integuments, restoration of nipple- aureole complex, restoration of symmetry. Who is adviced mammary gland reconstruction. As a rule, for the majority of women reconstruction of mammary gland without damage to the general health is possible. It is possible for almost any woman to restore breast which has been removed because of cancer tumour. However there can be the problems connected with carrying out of operation and complications after it. In general usual problems of all operations can be met, but not frequent, such as bleeding, hypostases, extensive scars or difficulties with anesthesia. It is necessary to pay attention of those who smoke. Nicotine can detain healing and sometimes it leads to serious enough complications demanding repeated surgical intervention. Periodic examination of the restored mammary gland is recommended. An ideal variant is teamwork of the oncologist and the cosmetic surgeon as they together can develop strategy which will provide the best conditions for reconstruction carrying out. The surgeon will examine you and choose the method of regenerative surgery which most matches you on according to state of health, anatomy, age and corresponds to the goal. He also should describe all the procedure in details, having explained all possible restrictions and uncertainty. Necessarily discuss all the questions you are interested in. The surgeon should give you necessary instructions concerning preparation for operation, including recommendations about nutrition, smoking and the use of some kinds of vitamins and medical products.

Features of operation

Hems are always visible on the restored breast, absolute symmetry is impossible, therefore further it is recommended to perform additional operation on a healthy mammary gland for achievement of the form symmetry; operation doesn't influence on having mammary gland cancer; there is no difficulties for medical inspection; it is recommended to have mammography in 1 year after the operation.

The postoperative period

You will hospital on 3rd or 5 th day after the operation, however you can start work not earlier than in some weeks (depending on your state of health);

Within the first 3-4 weeks it is not recommended to remove or lift heavy subjects above breast level;

Within several days small rise in temperature can be observed; once a week within a month it is necessary to be examined;

Seams are removed in 7-10 days;

The definitive result will be in 2-3 months.

By-effects are possible

Temporary: discomfort or painful sensations when move; decrease in sensitivity of some sites of skin; puffiness of tissue and the asymmetry of mammary glands connected with it.

Constant: postoperative hems are formed; the size of nipple-aureole complex decreases, sensitivity of nipples decreases or raises.

Postoperative complications (a bleeding, an infection, expressed or cicatricial process) meet seldom. The restored breast will improve your appearance and help to get rid of psychological discomfort. Scars after operation are usually extensive. They often remain rough and reddish within months then become less appreciable. Sometimes they take a form of thin white lines. Operation improves appearance and therefore helps to get rid of psychological discomfort. The definitive result of the operation depends not only on skills of the surgeon, but also on specific features of the patient and when folliwing all structions and recommendations of the doctor.