Recovery
Patients typically spend two to six days in the hospital following breast reconstruction surgery. For the first few days, you may experience discomfort or soreness; however, this can usually be managed with painkillers. Within two days after surgery, you will be able to walk again. Soreness may persist for three weeks after breast reconstruction. Regular activities can usually be resumed within four to six weeks following surgery.
Risks
There are many post-surgical risks associated with breast reconstruction. These may include infection, scarring, abnormal breast sensation, lymphedema, fatigue, poor healing, adverse reactions to the anesthesia, or poor healing. You can minimize the occurrence of complications by choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon for your breast reconstruction and following all pre- and post-surgical instructions closely.
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