| Breast
reconstruction is a surgical procedure to rebuild
the contour of the breast, along with the nipple
and areola (the pigmented area surrounding the
nipple) if desired. Recent advances in reconstructive
techniques have given patients more choices when
it comes to breast reconstruction, including the
option to have breast reconstruction during the
same operation in which the breast is removed.
Being diagnosed with breast cancer is not usually
a medical emergency; most women have a sufficient
amount of time to research treatment and reconstructive
options before having to make any decisions |