Breast reconstruction is an important decision for any woman who has had to deal with breast cancer or even a ruptured breast implant. Having this breast reconstructive surgery performed as quickly as possible after dealing with a traumatic event is just as important especially when it comes to one’s self esteem. When it comes to making the decision to undergo a Breast reconstruction surgery on your breasts, it is important that you choose an experienced and qualified surgeon who is also certified by the local board of plastic surgeons. This prevents many complications that can arise from inexperienced surgeons performing the procedure.
In the breast reconstruction procedure, it is not always possible to return the original feeling and sensation that the breasts offered prior to the procedure but it can help to return symmetry to the breast region especially in the case in which only one breast is affected.
There is also a number of possible complications and risks that are associated with the breast reconstruction procedure that one needs to be aware of prior to making the decision to undergo the procedure. While your doctor should in most cases go over the potential risks associated with the procedure, it is important to know and understand these prior top even speaking to the doctor. These risks can include things like infections, bleeding, poor healing of the incisions as well as the various risks of anesthetic allergies. Furthermore it is completely possible to loose all nipple sensation as a result of undergoing the procedure as well as a change in the breast firmness as a result of the implant. The implant as well carries with it, its own risks associated with it that one should be aware of.
When it comes to the cost of a breast reconstruction, in many cases the insurance companies will cover the costs associated with it due to the fact that it is a Breast reconstructive surgery, however if you are left having to pay the entire bill, there are a number of expenses that you should know about. For starters, the implant alone will cost you between $2,500 and $3,000. Then there is the possibility of the need of a tissue expander, especially I the case of a mastectomy and later a breast reconstruction. This tissue expander will set you back between $3,000 and $3,500. You then have the physical flap procedures and while there are three variations, the average for these will range from $5,000 all the way up to $10,000. Last but not least you will have the nipple reconstruction which can range between $1,000 and $1,500.