The difference between breast cancer reconstruction surgery and cosmetic surgery can easily be confused. Reconstructive surgery improves the health of people as well as their appearance, while the focus of cosmetic surgery is specifically to improve one’s appearance.
Breast cancer continues to be on the rise in United States causing many patients to undergo a mastectomy (removal of a breast or breasts) to save their lives. Following a mastectomy, patients can be left with a deformed chest wall and are often left with disfiguring scars. Can you imagine the devastating psychological consequences that this brings on a woman?
For some women, post-breast cancer reconstruction is the saving grace after their terrible nightmare. The outcome of this procedure is designed to result in a natural looking breast that closely resembles the other breast or in the case of a double mastectomy, two beautiful, proportionate breasts complete with the nipple.
For those who desire breast reconstruction surgery, the outcome will transform their appearance, help restore positive feelings of self-image and self-worth while aiding in the total healing from their cancer experience.
Reconstruction Information courtesy of: http://www.cosmeticplasticsurgery.us.com
