Breast Cancer Reconstruction Surgery

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Dating back to the beginning of recorded time, we see paintings or sculptures depicted as females with the presence of breasts. This is true right from the medieval period through the 20th century to the present day. Breasts are a sign of the feminine gender and serves as a representation of womanhood. It is a daily physical reminder that a woman is definitely a female.

It is not easy for a male doctor to understand what it must be like when a woman loses her breast cancer, or when her breasts are inadequate, or there is a chest wall deformity giving rise to disfigurement or following trauma. But as humans we can see the pain through the eyes of our patients. It very often strips them of their sense of identity and creates an emotional havoc.

Why is it that a woman with otherwise healthy breasts, though small, wants an increase in size? The answer lies in our culture. Although a small breast may function quite satisfactorily in nourishing the young, the larger breast imparts a sense of womanhood, beauty and sensuality. A woman may feel less/ inferior if her breasts are smaller than others. And a great part of ...
... this thought is due to our culture and the media.
On the other hand very large breasts causes’ embarrassment, emotional disturbances and even physical issues like neck, shoulder and back pain, itching and repeated infections under and between the breasts.

Enhancement of a breast is by way of increasing the size, achieving symmetry, decreasing the size and or tightening of sagging breasts.
Increasing the size of the breast is a process which can be achieved popularly by using implants. Depending on the body constitution and many other factors type and size of implant can be selected which is inserted under the breast to give a projection and desired look. An even better way is by fat transfer who has a double benefit, where the surgeon plays Robin Hood for you, “Taking fat from an unwanted area and putting it back where you want it”. An extremely safe procedure when done in experienced hands.

Recently there have been some? Invention of certain gel injections, which give instantaneous enhancement of your breasts, butt and face Beware of these gimmicks being done by some beauticians, hairdressers and the like.These leads to lot of complications and repeated and frequent hospitalisation.

Breast reconstruction following treatment for cancer can be considered both primary reconstruction and secondary reconstruction. A detailed discussion with your oncologist, on co surgeon, radiation oncologist and plastic surgeon can give you options of reconstructions depending on the grade of cancer and the treatment scheduled for you. Primary reconstruction can be contemplated for early cancers where radiation therapy is not required or planned. For those who undergo radiation secondary reconstruction can be contemplated.

In certain conditions, some very complex reconstruction may be required. But thanks to advancements in surgical techniques, simpler and more aesthetic results can be achieved without causing further deformity, complications and performing more mutilating surgeries. It is almost like “magic”. – recreating breast with unwanted fat.
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Enhancement of a breast