Benefits of breast reconstruction
One of the benefits of a breast reconstruction is that there’s no need to wear a breast prosthesis. Having a breast reconstruction can also help to reduce feelings of grief or loss after breast surgery and can lead to fewer sexual or self-esteem problems. Some women say that having a breast reconstruction means they are reminded less about their cancer.Deciding about breast reconstruction
It’s important for women to have realistic expectations about breast reconstruction. This includes understanding what’s involved and how the breast might look afterwards. When deciding about breast reconstruction, it’s important to bear in mind that the new breast will not look and feel like the old one. Depending on the type of reconstruction there may be scars on the breast and on other parts of the body.Things to think about include:
- the cost of surgery
- the recovery time
- whether an expert surgeon is available to do the operation
- what other treatments may be needed.
Talking to other women who have had breast reconstructions or looking at photographs of women who have had similar operations can be helpful.
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