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Links
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Deborah
Seelig, M.D.
www.drseelig.yourmd.com
BreastImplantSafety.org
FDA Breast
Implants
BREAST AUGMENTATION Information about Silicone Gel Implants
BREAST RECONSTRUCTION Important Information about Silicone Gel Implants
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Breast Reconstruction
- Procedure - Recreate the breast using implant or tissue based
techniques. Additional procedures to recreate the nipple and areola
are performed as well. Opposite breast reshaping may also be done to
improve the overall result.
- Length - 2 to 6 hours.
- Anaesthesia - General.
- In/Outpatient - Outpatient or Inpatient depending on the procedure
performed.
- Side effects - Swelling, Soreness, Tightness of the reconstructed
breast, Change in sensation, Bruising, Numbness.
- Risks -
Infection,
Bleeding, Fluid collection, Excessive scar tissue, Conspicuous scars, Skin
or tissue loss, Delayed or Poor wound healing Uneven position or size
between both breasts or nipples, Need for revision surgery.
- Recovery - Back to work 1 to 2 weeks. Strenuous activities - 1 to
2
months. Fading of scars several months to a year.
- Additional information -
* If you are interested in Silicone gel or saline filled breast implants,
please click on the following links to learn critical information.
Important Information about Silicone Gel Implants
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Detailed information regarding Inamed silicone gel breast implants for breast
reconstruction.
BreastImplantSafety.org -
Current information about saline and silicone gel breast implant options for
both cosmetic and reconstruction purposes. Provided by the American
Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic
Surgeons.
FDA Breast Implants -
Consumer information on breast implants from the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration.
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Deborah
Seelig, M.D Plastic Surgeon