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Breast Reconstruction Surgery Cost & Profile
- Avg. Cost: $3375
- Candidate: Small, disproportionate breasts
- Length: 1-2 hours
- Treatments: One
- Results: Permanent possible implant replacement
- Back to work: 1-2 weeks
Common Questions & Answers about Breast Reconstruction Surgery
"Are there any types of benign breast diseases/conditions that would require breast tissue removal? If so, have people with any of those such conditions had breast implant surgery for reconstruction?"
Latest Breast Reconstruction Surgery Doctors
 | Breast Reconstruction Surgery San Jose, California Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Associates Medical Group, |
| Breast Reconstruction Surgery Palo Alto, California Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Associates Medical Group, |
 | Breast Reconstruction Surgery Richmond, Virginia Gregory Lynam, M.D. |
 | Breast Reconstruction Surgery Bel Air, Maryland Jeffrey Horowitz, MD |
 | Breast Reconstruction Surgery Murrieta, California David Newman, M.D, F.A.C.S |
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Recovering from Breast Implants
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Nearly 20 years ago, Susan had breast implants after a doctor recommended them to lessen her fibroid cysts. Her insurance paid for it, and few dangers were acknowledged. The original saline implants ruptured after a few years, and her doctor recommended replacing them with silicone implants, known for their durability. She got the implants and went on with her life.
About four years ago, she started to get sick. It was sudden and noticeable: she became easily fatigued, and her lungs began to ache. She began taking mega-doses of supplements to bolster her immune system and would bounce back for brief periods, but the symptoms ultimately worsened. The next six months were marked by equal measures of practiced diligence and blind faith. Right after the surgery, Susan began putting endless castor oil packs on her chest and back to pull out any remaining toxins. She listened to meditation tapes in the bath tub and envisioned the toxins as black lumps floating out of her body. She used essential oils to restore her energy levels. Her diet changed, as she began eating fish and organic meat and eggs to strengthen and ground her body.
Her recovery was rapid - other women had told her it took upwards of two years to get back to normal, but Susan was seeing substantial improvement after only a few months. Confident that she was over the worst of it, she moved and jumped into life again with both feet, taking on several ambitious projects at once. She pushed too hard, and she started getting sick again - a painful experience that taught her a valuable lesson in true healing.
After a few months of ups, followed by harrowing crashes, she got the message: if you don't stop, you are going to die. "Here's what I learned: if you think supplements are going to take the place of stillness and gentleness, you are wrong," she says.
After a year and a half of a physical and emotional roller coaster, she began to make the connection between her lung pain and her breast implants. But getting the silicone implants removed proved to be a more difficult proposition than she had imagined: surgeon after surgeon warned her that her breasts would be hideously deformed unless she replace the silicone implants with saline implants.
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Breast Reconstruction Surgery Surgery Information Guide
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Basics of Breast Reconstruction Surgery"I've heard about the surgery and I'm looking to learn a bit more about things like cost, whether it's right for me, and what options I have."
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- Surgery: Deciding About Breast Implants for Reconstruction
When thinking about surgery for breast cancer you will have many important decisions to make. One decision is whether to have surgery for breast reconstruction at all. - Breast Reconstruction Basics
If you've lost a breast due to a mastectomy, or if one of your breasts is underdeveloped, you can benefit from this surgery. - See Your Procedure in 3D
- Surgery: Deciding About Breast Implants for Reconstruction
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Details of Breast Reconstruction Surgery"I already know some basic things about the surgery and I'm ready to research some of the details and maybe ask some questions."
- Questions Frequently Asked by Women with Implants
If you are serious about breast enlarement this article will dive into many of the details of the surgery and post operative care. - 10 Things You Need for Recovery After Plastic Surgery
Your procedure may leave you with scars, pain and stress during the recovery stages, and planning ahead with the right tools and supplies can make recovery much easier. Here are the top ten things you need. - Breast Enlargement Without Surgery – Is it Possible?
While millions of women go under the knife for breast augmentation procedures each year, many are exploring alternatives to surgery. What are the options? - Breast Reconstruction Surgery Before & After Photos
- Questions Frequently Asked by Women with Implants
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Ready for Breast Reconstruction Surgery"I've pretty much finished by research on the surgery and I think I'm ready to find and meet with a doctor to get started."
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- Patient Financing
Think you'll need help paying for your surgery? Almost anyone is a candidate for easy financing of up to 100% of the surgery costs.
- Seven Signs You’re Ready for Plastic Surgery
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After Breast Reconstruction Surgery
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- Recovering from Breast Implants
When Susan Campbell realized her silicon implants were making her sick, she began a journey of self discovery through rest, faith and natural remedies. Some healing strategies that helped... - Recommend Your Doctor
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Featured Articles & News Related to Breast Reconstruction Surgery"What other related things might I like to know?"
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- Reconstructing Hope
What sort of emotional journey do women diagnosed with breast cancer go through? How do they feel after a mastectomy and how does the prospect of breast reconstruction figure in this process? Blanche Wilkie reports. - A Ban Lift On Silicone Breast Implants Opens Your Options Even...
The FDA lifted a ban on the use of silicone breast implants for breast augmentation and reconstruction procedures. The new implants do come with very serious warnings. - The Downside of Breast Enhancement Pills
While breast implants and breast enhancement surgery have become the procedures of choice for many women, some are skipping surgery entirely and reaching for a pill instead. A closer look at breast enhancement pills reveals some hidden dangers: - Breast Implants Get a Boost - Macrolane Fillers Help You Skip...
Though surgery has been the only option for breast implants in recent years, the latest option for breast augmentation is an injection known as the Macrolane filler. Learn more about this injectable filler now arriving in the U.S. - Top Five Procedures for Your Mommy Makeover
The Mommy Makeover is now available at dozens of cosmetic and plastic surgery centers across the country, a special package of procedures that can remove excess fatty deposits, tighten and tone the skin and get the body back in shape. If you’re considering a Mommy Makeover transformation, here are five procedures to consider for your package.
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