What are the disadvantages of simultaneous breast reconstruction?
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Dr. Gedge Rosson of Johns Hopkins Medicine answered:Simultaneous breast reconstruction is the building of a breast mound at the same exact time that your original breast tissue is being removed for the treatment of cancer. However, this option may not appeal to you.
There are several disadvantages to simultaneous breast reconstruction. If there is a recurrence of cancer, the reconstruction may need to be modified. If there are complications post-surgery, you may need to have more surgeries. Sometimes you may need small revision surgeries or matching procedures on the opposing breast. Rarely, your doctor may determine that you need radiation after your surgery, which can compromise reconstructed breast tissue.
Simultaneous breast reconstruction is the building of a breast mound at the same exact time that your original breast tissue is being removed for the treatment of cancer. However, this option may not appeal to you. There are several disadvantages to... More -
Dr. Stuart Linder answered:Disadvantages of simultaneous reconstruction include increase surgical rates of complications. Most women opt to have reconstruction at the same setting as the mastectomy surgery. Often, we place a tissue expander simultaneously after the mastectomy is performed under the muscle. Serial tissue expansions are performed weekly until the final size is slightly over exceeded. Next, a permanent silicone gel implant is placed and the nipple and areola can then be recreated during the final stage. Also, when radiation therapy is used, it is often preferable to stage the reconstruction after the chemotherapy and radiation are complete.
Disadvantages of simultaneous reconstruction include increase surgical rates of complications. Most women opt to have reconstruction at the same setting as the mastectomy surgery. Often, we place a tissue expander simultaneously after the mastectomy... More
