Ideal Breast Reconstruction Candidates
An ideal breast reconstruction candidate may be described as someone who is seeking surgical enhancement to repair or recreate breasts that may be damaged or missing due to a birth defect or mastectomy surgery (following breast cancer diagnosis). With this procedure, improvements can be made to breast:
Many women seek this procedure because they feel that their breast abnormalities make them look less feminine. After surgery, the patient typically enjoys a more natural looking bust, often accompanied by an elevated self-esteem.
In addition to wanting breast reconstruction surgery for the right reasons, a patient must also be physically and mentally healthy, aware of the risks and complications associated with the procedure, realistic in their expectations, and at least 18 years old to undergo this plastic surgery procedure.
During a consultation with a breast reconstruction surgeon, he/she will examine your body and your reasons for wanting this procedure, then determine if it is right for you. Until your appointment, we invite you to utilize the resources offered here on PlasticSurgery.com.
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