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Placement of implant and symmetry surgery
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Placement of implant and symmetry surgery
by Emmasmudge, Jun 26, 2002 12:00AM
Hi, I am in the process of having saline added to my expander following mastectomy. I have several more saline injections to go before my next surgery. That surgery will consist of having the expander removed and the implant placed in and also the good breast will have a small implant placed in it and the nipple will be moved up. Do you have any idea how long that procedure normally takes and what the recovery time from that surgery is.
Thank you
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Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-rf, Jun 27, 2002 12:00AM
Dear emmasmudge: You are essentially referring to a breast augmentation - a cosmetic surgery. Depending on the technique, the procedure will likely take a couple hours. Recovery will vary somewhat but would usually take a few weeks. You should discuss the specifics with the plastic surgeon who will be doing the procedure. He/she can fill you in on the exact expectations based on what is intended.
