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Pregnancy After Tummy Tuck
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Question: Breast implant procedures can be performed on an outpatient (not
hospitalized) basis or at a hospital. Breast implant surgery can be done
under local anesthesia (only breast area numbed) or under general anesthesia
(put to sleep). Breast implant surgery can last from one to several hours
depending on whether the implant is inserted behind or in
front of (subglandular) the chest muscle and whether surgery is performed on
one or both breasts. If the surgery is done in a hospital, the length of the
hospital stay will vary according to the type of surgery, the development of
any postoperative complications, and your general health. It may also depend
on the type of coverage your insurance provides.
that's something I have heard about the breast implant surgery.Can anyone share with
me some more information? I'm very in need of these information as i'm planning to
have a breast implant surgery.
Answer: The TRAM Flap (Pedicle or Free)
During a TRAM flap procedure, the surgeon removes a section of tissue from
your abdomen and moves it to your chest to reconstruct the breast. The TRAM
flap is sometimes referred to as a "tummy tuck" reconstruction because it
may leave the stomach area flatter.
A pedicle TRAM flap procedure typically takes three to six hours of surgery
under general anesthesia; a free TRAM flap procedure generally takes longer.
The TRAM procedure may require a blood transfusion. Typically, the hospital
stay is two to five days. You can resume normal daily activity after six to
eight weeks. Some women, however, report that it takes up to one year to
resume a normal lifestyle. You may have temporary or permanent muscle
weakness in the abdominal area. If you are considering pregnancy after your
reconstruction, you should discuss this with your surgeon. You will have a
large scar on your abdomen and may also have additional scars on your
reconstructed breast.
The Latissimus Dorsi Flap With or Without Breast Implants
During a Latissimus Dorsi flap procedure, the surgeon moves a section of
tissue from your back to your chest to reconstruct the breast. Because the
Latissimus Dorsi flap is usually thinner and smaller than the TRAM flap,
this procedure may be more appropriate for reconstructing a smaller breast.
The Latissimus Dorsi flap procedure typically takes two to four hours of
surgery under general anesthesia. Typically, the hospital stay is two to
three days. You can resume daily activity after two to three weeks. You may
have some temporary or permanent muscle weakness and difficulty with
movement in your back and shoulder. You will have a scar on your back, which
can usually be hidden in the bra line. You may also have additional scars on
your reconstructed breast.
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