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Article: THE SURGERY.(breast implant surgery)(Pamphlet)
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- Pamphlet by: Food and Drug Administration
- Article date:
- September 1, 1999
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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. As expected, women have different opinions and views about reconstruction.
A few reasons why some women decide FOR reconstruction with breast implants:
* to restore body image following mastectomy surgery for breast cancer
* to replace an external breast form (prosthesis)
* to avoid being constantly reminded of their breast cancer diagnosis
* to avoid embarrassment in public dressing areas