Psychological Benefits of Breast Reconstruction
Psychological Benefits of Breast Reconstruction There have been many articles written over the years regarding the psychological benefits of breast reconstruction. When a woman or man loses a body part to breast cancer it seems reasonable to expect one would experience upset and psychological trauma no less than any other amputee. However, the decision to remedy the amputation of the body part through breast reconstruction is not an easy process. It means more surgery, recovery, dealing with possible side effects and complications, time off work, support from loved ones, research, and acceptance there will be lifelong scars. One of the driving factors to move forward with my own breast reconstruction after my mastectomy was to remedy the “psychological distress” I was experiencing from the loss of my breasts. It took a full week after my mastectomy for the psychological anguish to hit home in a figurative and literal sense. This Continue Reading →