What is gel implant reconstruction?
A gel implant reconstruction is a type of breast reconstruction procedure that will use the placement of a gel implant either during the mastectomy procedure or at a later date. Gel implants are also known as gummy-bear implants and feature a silicone shell filled with silicone gel; these implants are loved by patients because they feel more like natural breasts. This type of reconstruction requires only one surgical session.
When is a gel implant reconstruction recommended?
A gel implant reconstruction is recommended for patients who want to achieve nicely contoured and natural feeling breast(s) after a mastectomy has been performed. This reconstruction method is recommended for patients who want a quicker recovery than with the FLAP method but are still looking for a natural feeling in their breasts.
Even if one breast is healthy, your doctor may recommend the procedure for both breasts to maximize the symmetry and harmony between the two breasts. Patients should be aware that the surgeon will work to get the best results possible from this procedure but the patients must have realistic expectations that the mastectomy scars will remain and that their breasts will look much nicer after the procedure but will not look or feel exactly like they did before the mastectomy.
Patients must be at least 22 years of age to be eligible for a silicone implant, the gel implant contains a silicone shell filled with silicone gel.
What are the benefits of a gel implant reconstruction?
The gel implant reconstruction allows for patients to get instantly noticeable results and natural feeling breasts without the longer recovery of flap reconstruction. This procedure will bring a natural appearance to the breasts of cancer survivors who lost their breasts to a mastectomy.
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