Possible Risks and Complications of Breast Reconstruction
Possible Risks and Complications of Breast Reconstruction I recently had the privilege of discussing some of the of possible risks and complications of breast reconstruction with Dr. Minas Chrysopoulo from PRMA plastic surgery. The interview was done for #AllThingsCancer a program put out by the Anti-Cancer Club. The two basic choices for breast reconstruction after mastectomy are implant based and autologous breast reconstruction (“flaps”). There are pros and cons to each option. What is important to emphasize is that for most patients, each option usually includes a staged approach involving more than one procedure for the best results. Implant breast reconstruction involves replacing the tissue removed by the mastectomy with a saline or silicone filled implant. In most cases, a temporary implant known as a tissue expander is placed first to help shape the new breast. The tissue expander is then replaced by a permanent implant at a second surgery. Autologous “flap” techniques Continue Reading →