By
Amita Phadnis
Submitted On July 03, 2014
For most men, and women looks, appearance is very important for
existence. How they appear physically, skin flaws, hair and all that is
related is significant aspect of their life. It is an area which is very
sensitive also, and can make a person feel less worthy or low in
confidence. Between men and women, it is women, who are more drawn for
outside beauty, bodily shape and curves which is of high regard.
Any kind of change in physical appearance, beauty due to some medical or non-medical reason can be very bothering to most women. So much so it can take away peace and mental stability in some situations. What are the types of physical changes that can cause derangement?
Are there solutions that can help with such changes? Not one, but few one of the most significant is having breasts. An organ that shows curves to a woman's body, that also symbolizes womanhood. For reasons such as an injury or disease such as breast cancer the breast undergoes change can be quite devastating for many. How do women cope up in such situations? What are medical procedures that can help in such situations?
The procedure commonly done for such correction is Breast reconstruction surgery. It is a procedure, done mainly in women to rebuild the breast. The material used is autologous tissue or prosthetic material to build a natural looking breast. The procedure also involves creating a areola and nipple as natural as possible in appearance. During the procedure, implants or flap from the patient's body may be used.
Breast reconstruction is usually carried out in parts. The primary part of the procedure is many times carried out with mastectomy. To be carried out along with mastectomy, patients with significant medical comorbidities such as high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity are at high risk. Having the primary reconstruction done at the time of mastectomy poses chances of infection, but has helps significantly with psycho logic and financial benefits. Also, patients that receive or are expected to receive radiation therapy as part of the treatment undergoes delayed autologous reconstruction because of probable complications.
Breast reconstruction is a complicated procedure which is achieved through several plastic surgery techniques. The idea of the procedure is to restore a breast which is near normal in shape, appearance and size after mastectomy. A breast reconstruction procedure, though meant to rebuild the breast can have varying results. Firstly, a reconstructed breast does not have the sensation as a natural breast; visible incision lines are always present whether from the mastectomy or reconstruction, and thirdly some surgical techniques also leaves incision lines on the donor.
The two most commonly used techniques for breast reconstruction are Tissue Expander - Breast implants and Flap reconstruction. During the procedure, the surgeon inserts a tissue expander, a temporary silastic implant, beneath a pocket which is under the pectoral muscle of the chest wall. The procedure which may take from few weeks to few months, saline solution is injected which helps progressively in expansion of the overlaying tissue. Only after the expander reaches an acceptable size, it is replaced or removed with a permanent implant.
Flap Reconstruction is another most common procedure used for breast reconstruction that uses tissue from other body parts. It can be from the back, buttocks, thigh or abdomen. The procedure is performed using two techniques; one in which the donor tissue is performed leaving the original donor tissue at its place to retain blood supply, or it is cut-off and new blood supply may be connected.
Any kind of change in physical appearance, beauty due to some medical or non-medical reason can be very bothering to most women. So much so it can take away peace and mental stability in some situations. What are the types of physical changes that can cause derangement?
Are there solutions that can help with such changes? Not one, but few one of the most significant is having breasts. An organ that shows curves to a woman's body, that also symbolizes womanhood. For reasons such as an injury or disease such as breast cancer the breast undergoes change can be quite devastating for many. How do women cope up in such situations? What are medical procedures that can help in such situations?
The procedure commonly done for such correction is Breast reconstruction surgery. It is a procedure, done mainly in women to rebuild the breast. The material used is autologous tissue or prosthetic material to build a natural looking breast. The procedure also involves creating a areola and nipple as natural as possible in appearance. During the procedure, implants or flap from the patient's body may be used.
Breast reconstruction is usually carried out in parts. The primary part of the procedure is many times carried out with mastectomy. To be carried out along with mastectomy, patients with significant medical comorbidities such as high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity are at high risk. Having the primary reconstruction done at the time of mastectomy poses chances of infection, but has helps significantly with psycho logic and financial benefits. Also, patients that receive or are expected to receive radiation therapy as part of the treatment undergoes delayed autologous reconstruction because of probable complications.
Breast reconstruction is a complicated procedure which is achieved through several plastic surgery techniques. The idea of the procedure is to restore a breast which is near normal in shape, appearance and size after mastectomy. A breast reconstruction procedure, though meant to rebuild the breast can have varying results. Firstly, a reconstructed breast does not have the sensation as a natural breast; visible incision lines are always present whether from the mastectomy or reconstruction, and thirdly some surgical techniques also leaves incision lines on the donor.
The two most commonly used techniques for breast reconstruction are Tissue Expander - Breast implants and Flap reconstruction. During the procedure, the surgeon inserts a tissue expander, a temporary silastic implant, beneath a pocket which is under the pectoral muscle of the chest wall. The procedure which may take from few weeks to few months, saline solution is injected which helps progressively in expansion of the overlaying tissue. Only after the expander reaches an acceptable size, it is replaced or removed with a permanent implant.
Flap Reconstruction is another most common procedure used for breast reconstruction that uses tissue from other body parts. It can be from the back, buttocks, thigh or abdomen. The procedure is performed using two techniques; one in which the donor tissue is performed leaving the original donor tissue at its place to retain blood supply, or it is cut-off and new blood supply may be connected.
