Question

A 45 year old woman had a double mastectomy performed a year ago for cancer. Breast reconstruction surgery is being considered.

How should the nurse answer the patient’s question about the time frame of breast implants?

What possible complications of breast reconstruction surgery should be considered?

Answer 1

* Nurse answer to patient

- Breast reconstruction is usually out patient procedure , thougj some can elect to stay overnight .

- The surgery will last between one and two hours and you will likely receive general anesthesia .

- During the procedure the surgeon will make cuts under the breast , under the arm and around the nipples .

- After they insert the implant, the surgeon will close the incision with a suture .

* Possible complication after breast reconstruction .

- Pregnancy after breast implant : is extremely common and considered safe .

Getting an implant before pregnancy may help to instill greater confidence and happiness .

Breast implant themselves are unaffected by pregnancy but the tissue and skin of the breast may change .

Following pregnancy breast becomes larger , smaller or as same size , women with implant may notice subtle notice such as fullness or changes in the way the breast rest on chest .

To minimize this maintain the healthy weight throughout your pregnancy according to doctors recommendation .

Avoid weight gain this will help restrict the amount streching your breast and will also prevent the breast ptosis.

Women should be able to breast feed amd retain sensation after breast implant.

Many celebrities are example of breast feeding after having breast implants .

Woman found with discharge or paim should consult the approriate consultant .

Or other problem like passing milk , reduce letdown response and low supply should also contact the consultant .