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Breast implant surgery for breast reconstruction
Breast implants work best for women who have small breasts (A or B cup) or for women who have both breasts removed (bilateral mastectomy). An implant may not work as well for a woman whose other breast droops.
Compared to tissue flap surgery for breast reconstruction, breast implant requires a shorter surgery and has a quicker recovery time.
A breast implant may not last the rest of your life. You may need to have later surgery to replace the implant.
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: August 18, 2009 |
| Medical Review: | Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine Douglas A. Stewart, MD - Medical Oncology | |
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