Can I have breast implants for reconstruction if I had radiation?
Common Questions on Breast ReconstructionGenerally the answer is no. Although it can be attempted and sometimes a satisfactory result obtained, the complications are high and end result is often aesthetically unpleasing and not durable.
Related QuestionsHow do you find a surgeon who should perform breast reconstruction?
Breast Implants & Breast Augmentation Information - Breast C...Make sure your surgeon explains all the potential risks of the surgery and makes you understand ways to minimize those risks. No. The vast majority of patients who have immediate breast reconstruction can start chemotherapy within a month of the surgery. This time frame is not significantly different to women who only have a mastectomy.
Related QuestionsWhy might someone opt for living tissue reconstruction over breast implants?
Reconstructive Breast Surgery WebsiteIn living tissue reconstructions, the reconstructed breast is made of the patient's natural tissue and therefore, there is no exposure to synthetic breast implants. Living tissue can also give a more natural breast shape and feel. However, living tissue reconstructions do require a longer operative procedure, hospital stay and recovery time.
Related QuestionsI am going to have a mastectomy. What are my options for breast reconstruction?
Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Cancer | Advocate He...Breast reconstruction options should be discussed BEFORE surgery. Various options are based on the type and stage of the cancer you have, as well as your overall health. There are many options for reconstruction. Some use tissue from your own body, while others use a prosthesis or implant. Some can be performed at the time of your surgery, while others may need to performed at a later date.
Related QuestionsIs immediate or delayed breast reconstruction surgery best for me?
Breast Implants & Breast Augmentation Information - Breast C...Most women are candidates for some type of immediate breast reconstruction. Since reconstruction is an additional major surgery, women should be carefully evaluated to understand all the risks and benefits. Multiple studies have shown tremendous psychological benefits to women who have immediate breast reconstruction.
Related QuestionsWhat surgical options are available for breast reconstruction?
Breast Implants & Breast Augmentation Information - Breast C...Women who desire to use their own tissue generally prefer the tram flap (abdomen) or a lat. dorsi flap (back) as a secondary choice. Using tissue expanders to stretch the skin for implant use is a simple option; however, implants do get firmer and harder with time.
Related QuestionsHow can women have the best breast reconstruction possible?
Breast Implants & Breast Augmentation Information - Breast C...Seek out plastic surgeons that have extensive experience in flap reconstruction. By using one's own tissue, skin and volume can be replaced to match shape, size and softness. Obtain a thorough plastic surgery consultation to evaluate all types of flap reconstruction; TRAM, VRAM (Verticle Rectus Abdominus Myocutaneous flap) and microsurgical flaps. Even though these procedures are more extensive, their satisfaction to patients is very high in the long term. For more information, contact Dr.
Related QuestionsWhat Is Breast Reconstruction?
Plastic Surgery Questions Answered by Kansas City Board Cert...Breast reconstruction has become one of the most rewarding surgical procedures performed today. Each year, many women become afflicted with breast cancer. Unfortunately for some, this disease leads to the removal of one or both breasts. However, advancements in breast reconstruction have allowed doctors to actually recreate a breast that is almost identical in look and feel of a natural breast.
Related QuestionsWhat are breast implants made of?
Plastic Surgery FAQ - Q&A - Questions and AnswersThey are usually made of a silicone shell and filled with normal saline, the substance that makes up 98 percent of our bodies. The silicone used for the shell is similar to that in artificial hips, knees and intravenous catheters used in the hospital every day.
Related QuestionsNorwalk Radiology & Mammography Center: Mammography FAQAccording to the latest literature, breast implants neither increase nor decrease a woman’s risk of breast cancer. Women with implants should obtain a mammogram, according to the same recommendations as women without breast augmentation. Women who have implants do require specialized views, called Eklund or displacement views, where the implants are gently pushed back to visualize as much breast tissue as possible. The risk of rupturing the implant is minimal.Related Questions
Do breast implants cause lupus?
LFRR: Frequently Asked QuestionsSimply, no. This rumor surfaced in 1992 when the Food and Drug Administration banned silicone breast implants due to a high occurrence of rupture as well as a reported increase in autoimmune diseases such as fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus. In 1994, The American College of Rheumatology conducted the most comprehensive studies to date and found no connection between silicone breast implants and lupus or any other connective tissue disease.
Related QuestionsWhat are Gummy Bear breast implants?
Modesto Breast Augmentation FAQ by Dr. Tammy Wu, Modesto Pla...See the answer here: Surgical Artistry's guide to Gummy Bear Breast Implants. Sometimes Gummy Bear Implants are spelled as Gummi Bear Implants.
Related QuestionsWill breast implants change my risk for breast cancer?
Modesto Breast Augmentation FAQ by Dr. Tammy Wu, Modesto Pla...Breast implants will not change your risk for breast cancer. The implants may change the feel of breast lumps during an examination - sometimes, breast implants may even make breast lumps easier to detect, by "pushing" the breast lumps closer to the skin surface. We recommend continued surveillence for breast cancer with annual mammograms for those over 35 and routine physical examinations.
Related QuestionsWhere can tissue be taken from for breast reconstruction?
Jason J. Rosenberg, M.D., F.A.C.S. :: Frequently Asked Quest...Most commonly Dr. Rosenberg chooses to use the abdominal skin and fat in breast reconstruction. Many patients have sufficient excess abdominal tissue to reconstruct one or two breasts of adequate size. Abdominal fat closely mimics natural breast tissue and makes an excellent choice for autologous breast reconstruction. In some cases tissue from the gluteal area or back may be used if there is not enough tissue in the tummy area.
Related QuestionsWhat is Breast Reduction? What is Breast Reconstruction?
Plastic Surgery Questions Answered by Baltimore Board Certif...Breasts are the first object of attention of all newborn beings. Additionally, surgery on the breasts has been the focus of plastic surgeons since the advent of the specialty. The number of articles published on breast surgery far exceeds all other areas of cosmetic and plastic surgery. Indeed, there are numerous techniques that have evolved in breast reduction surgery since the late 1800's when breast reductions were initially performed.
Related QuestionsCan I Breast-Feed with Breast Implants?
Alpharetta Breast Implants | Swan Center Atlanta - Breast Im...Breast implants may interfere with your ability to successfully breast-feed. With respect to the ability to successfully breast-feed after breast implantation, one study reported up to 64% of women with implants who were unable to breast feed compared to 7% without implants. The periareolar incision site may significantly reduce the ability to successfully breast-feed.
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MQSA - FAQs - MQSAYes, patients with breast implants who are in an age group for which routine screening is recommended can effectively have mammograms. (Those who have had implants as reconstruction after breast cancer surgery on both breasts should ask their doctors whether mammograms are still necessary.) When she schedules her appointment, she should do two things: ask if the facility has personnel with training and experience in implant imaging and interpretation.
Related QuestionsAre breast implants dangerous?
Salt Lake City / Ogden, Utah Cosmetic Surgery ? Frequently A...Both saline and silicone gel breast implants are FDA-approved. Until only recently, silicone implants were banned. However, in November of 2006 the FDA declared silicone implants to be safe and effective. If you would like to know more about breast augmentation with implants, contact our offices and arrange a consultation with Dr. Kjar.
Related QuestionsAre breast implants permanent?
Plastic Surgery FAQ - Q&A - Questions and AnswersNo. The silicone shell does wear out with time. Implants do require replacement every 12 to 15 years. It is a bit like a tire requiring a change after a certain amount of miles. If you decide to have implants removed permanently, this can be accomplished but will require additional surgery to tighten the skin and breast tissue which have stretched to accomodate the implants.
Related QuestionsAlpharetta Breast Implants | Swan Center Atlanta - Breast Im...Breast implants are not considered lifetime devices. You will likely undergo implant removal with or without replacement over the course of your life. Whether you are undergoing augmentation or reconstruction, be aware that breast implantation may not be a one-time surgery. You are likely to need additional surgery and doctor visits over the course of your life. Many of the changes to your breast following implantation are irreversible (cannot be undone).Related Questions
What are expandable breast implants?
Answers to frequently asked Breast Augmentation questions:The Spectrum breast implants are available from Mentor (see ebreastaug.com's General Information section). These implants are manufactured in both smooth and textured. They have a small removable "port" which is left in the patient at the time of the surgery. This valve in easy to remove up to 6 months after the breast augmentation. The implant can be either made larger or smaller while this valve is still in place.
Related QuestionsAre breast implants safe?
Frequently Asked Questions, Breast Augmentation and Breast I...The safety of both saline and silicone gel breast implants has been debated and studied since implants were introduced in the United States in 1962. Since then, several major studies have largely exonerated silicone gel implants as a cause of health problems. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved implants filled with both silicone gel and saline for breast augmentation and breast reconstruction.
Related QuestionsDo breast implants last a lifetime?
Breast Implants FAQAnything is possible, but in general, the answer to this question is no. In fact, breast implant manufacturers such as Mentor and McGhan state that implants are not considered lifetime devices. The chances of having at least one more surgery in your lifetime are pretty high. However, there are women who have had implants for 20+ years, and have never had a problem. The average life expectancy of a breast implant is 16 years, according to the IOM (Institute of Medicine).
Related QuestionsIs there a warranty on the breast implants?
Las Vegas Plastic Surgery FAQ | Frequently Asked Questions |...Yes. The manufacturer that Dr. Cambeiro uses will give you two new implants for life should they ever rupture. If your implants rupture within ten years they will give you two new implants and a small monetary stipend to help defray the additional medical costs for replacement. Please refer to the manufacture for exact details as the warranty and details may change from time to time.
Related QuestionsWhat if I have breast implants? Or hysterectomy?
Elkhart County Health Department : Community Health Nursing ...You can still have a mammogram when you have breast implants. If you have had a total hysterectomy, you will not need a Pap smear.
Related QuestionsReconstruction: What Were the Breast Disease and CTD Events?
Clinical Studies on breast implantsBreast disease and connective tissue disease (CTD) were reported in some patients through 5 years after implantation in the R95 Study. Although there were 237 patients enrolled in the R95 Study, not every patient returned for each follow-up visit. Therefore, the percentage of patients with these events cannot be determined. Only the number of events can be reported. Without a comparison group of women with similar characteristics (such as age, race, etc.
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