Breast reconstruction is the surgical process of rebuilding the shape and look of a breast, most commonly for women who have had surgery to treat breast cancer. It uses autologous tissue, prosthetic implants, or a combination of both to reconstruct a natural-looking breast, and often includes rebuilding the nipple and areola as one of its final stages.
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Does MedlinePlus say breast reconstruction makes a returning breast cancer harder to find?
According to the MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia article on breast reconstruction with implants: "Having breast reconstruction does not make it harder to find a tumor if your breast cancer comes back."
How many stages does MedlinePlus say implant-based breast reconstruction usually has?
According to the MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia article on breast reconstruction with implants: "Breast reconstruction with implants is usually done in two stages, or surgeries."
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Breast reconstruction (Wikipedia)
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Breast reconstruction is the surgical process of rebuilding the shape and look of a breast, most commonly in women who have had surgery to treat breast cancer.
Treats: Breast Cancer, Lead
Breast reconstruction is the surgical process of rebuilding the shape and look of a breast, most commonly in women who have had surgery to treat breast cancer.
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