Anesthesia Recovery Fat Grafting Breast Reconstruction
Anesthesia Recovery Fat Grafting Breast Reconstruction Anesthesia recovery after fat grafting breast reconstruction as well as for phase one DIEP flap breast reconstruction have similarities. I will, however, focus on my most recent experience, phase two and the fat grafting portion of breast reconstruction. Anesthesia Preparation The routine for this surgery includes check-in at the hospital, dressing into surgical garments, and being wheeled into the surgical holding area to talk to your physicians before surgery. It has been my experience that the first physician you speak to is the anesthesiologist. The anesthesiologist will go over your health history. One of the key topics they ask you about is your tolerance to anesthesia and if you experience nausea when waking up from surgery. This is a dreaded side affect for many going into any type of surgery. I have been very fortunate waking up nausea free from phase one and phase Continue Reading →