{"id":460,"date":"2022-12-21T03:07:20","date_gmt":"2022-12-21T03:07:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centennialnurses.com.au\/?p=460"},"modified":"2022-12-21T03:07:20","modified_gmt":"2022-12-21T03:07:20","slug":"breast-surgery-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centennialnurses.com.au\/breast-surgery-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Breast Surgery: What You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Breast surgery is a procedure to correct an abnormal structure in the breasts. This type of surgery is most commonly performed for medical reasons, but is also used for cosmetic reasons. Women have the option of undergoing one of several operations, including mastopexy, reduction mammoplasty, boob job in Melbourne<\/a>, and breast reconstruction. Aesthetic reconstruction procedures involve the use of implants or tissue expanders to rebuild the breasts.<\/p>\n In addition to the traditional approach, an additional procedure, called autologous fat grafting, is sometimes considered for patients. Patients’ own fat is harvested from the back, buttock, or thigh and injected into the breast to replace lost volume.<\/p>\n Reconstructive breast surgery<\/a>\u00a0 can be a complex process. It can involve a number of surgeries, and it can take months to complete. Depending on the type of reconstruction, the patient may not be able to resume normal activity for some time. Therefore, it is important to keep a healthy lifestyle while recovering from the procedure. Also, people who are undergoing a surgical procedure may be tired and sore for several weeks. If you want to improve the shape and size of your breasts, you should speak to a board certified plastic surgeon like\u00a0Professor Mark Ashton<\/a> about your options.<\/p>\n The first step in breast reconstruction is the placement of a tissue expander. The expander stretches the breast skin and soft tissues, which allows for the placement of an implant. There are several types of tissue expanders, including the free flap and the latissimus dorsi flap. To place the tissue expander, a surgeon injects saline into a small valve under the skin.<\/p>\n