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The Breast Reconstruction Surgery

Reconstructive surgery is usually performed in the hospital on an inpatient basis in an operating room. General anesthesia is most often used.

See Breast Reconstruction with Tissue Expansion and Breast Implants and Breast Reconstruction without Implants: Tissue Flap Procedures for details regarding the individual surgery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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For important information on the benefits and risks associated with breast augmentation surgery, read our document called "Important Information for Reconstruction Patients about Mentor MemoryGel™ Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants."

You may download a copy of the product package insert "Mentor MemoryGel™ Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants", or for saline-filled breast implants "Mentor Saline Filled and Spectrum® Mammary Prostheses."