After breast cancer surgery, breast reconstruction is to repair using plastic surgery techniques.In this operation using for become near-normal breast size, shape and appearance of breast. If applied to a single breast reconstruction position and size between both breasts should be made symmetrical and must using breast lift, breast reduction or breast augmentation procedures.

Breast reconstruction;

• If you can cope with your diagnosis and treatment

• If you have another illness that could impair wound healing

• You have a positive outlook regarding the repair of your breast and your realistic expectations can be a good option for you. 

Breast reconstruction is generally performed in several stages. These procedures;

• You can begin the same time cancer surgery or
• After the first operation may be deferred until additional cancer treatment.

Person’s feel emotionally ready for the breast reconstruction is a very important.May take some time to accept the results of breast reconstruction of patient.Breast reconstruction are operations will feel better physically and emotionally for ladies who breast loss of experienced due to the cancer.

The creation of a new breast can dramatically improve self-esteem and quality of life.

Possible risks of breast reconstruction is not limited to the risks with bleeding, infection, poor healing of scars, and anesthesia.Must be known in the following;

• Flap surgery carries partial or complete loss of the flap and there are in reconstruction and receiver area loss sensation risks. Implants, contains some risk as hardness and the rupture ımplant in breast . Breast implants do not impair the health of the breast. 

OPERATION

• Anesthesia:

Breast reconstruction surgery is often performed under general anesthesia and requires a short hospital stay. Subsequent applications can be performed under sedation as day. Your doctor will recommend the most appropriate technique for you.

• Flap techniques:

In flap technique; breast repair is the transfer fat, skin and muscle of person. In breast implants sometimes cancer surgery or radiation therapy in to the chest wall may not enough tissue for to support or to cover.Reconstruction with breast implant, always require flap technique or tissue expansion.

In the tram flap Skin is used to repair fat tissue, muscle and skin taken from patient’s abdomen. The flap remains attached to the original blood supply and is moved to the chest wall created with tunnel.Or repair is carried out fully separated from the donor area. Alternatively, your doctor may choose Diep or SGAP flap technics. Muscles is not used in this techniques.

• Tissue Expansion Technique:

In reconstruction healting is faster with tissue expansion with compared the flap technique, but reconstruction process takes a longer time. The tissue expander is placed with operation; expansion to ensure may control through the valve and many need to be inflated for about 4-6 months.Then in the second operation the tissue expander is replaced with indwelling prosthesis.

• Reconstructing the Nipple and Surrounding Area

Breast reconstruction ends after the repair of the nipple and with the surroundings with using different techniques.

After breast reconstruction surgica applied l dressings to the incisions.

After the operation; to support and to reduce swelling in the breast have require sports bra.

Temporarily placed resist to prevent the accumulation of fluid and blood under the skin.

Breast reconstruction, helps to reduce the physical and psychological effects of cancer treatment. Scars on the breast and nipple sensation becomes better over time.