What type of reconstruction do most women choose?
One type of reconstruction is not best for everyone. What is good for one woman, may not be good for another. It is best to learn about the pros and cons of the reconstruction options and make a decision that feels good to you. That often starts with thinking about your priorities and goals.
What do you recommend?
There are often several options and not one is best for everyone. Learning about breast reconstruction can be overwhelming. Factors to consider are the cancer and whether additional treatment will be necessary, the size of your breasts, how much surgery are you willing to undergo. These are all things you will discuss during your consultation.
What are reasonable expectations?
Do you recommend scar massage?
The results of breast reconstruction are dependent on what your breasts look like, how the mastectomy will be done, and what type of reconstruction you choose. During your consultation, you will discuss these factors and review before and after photographs to get a better understanding of what the results may be.
Scar massage can help improve the appearance and healing of scar tissue.