Breast Reconstruction Autologous in CL
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Breast Reconstruction Autologous Procedure
Breast reconstruction is a surgical procedure usually designed to reconstruct the breast of patients who have had a mastectomy due to breast cancer. Depending upon the patient, there may be several different options for breast reconstruction involving breast implants as well as using the patient's own tissues. Not every patient will be a candidate for every reconstructive technique.
Autologous tissue is tissue taken from another part of your body. This animation shows a breast reconstruction that is performed at a later date than the mastectomy. Sometimes a breast reconstruction may take place during the mastectomy.
An incision is made along the previous scar and dissection is carried down through the tissues to the chest wall.
Tissue from the abdomen or the back is dissected from its normal location and rotated into the mastectomy site to re-create the new breast. Important blood vessels are left attached and intact to provide blood to the tissue. Other tissues such as muscles and fat from the buttocks or even the legs can be used to recreate a breast in select patients, although these procedures are far less common.
The nipple and areola are reconstructed with either local tissue and tattooing or a skin graft from the inner thigh.
Autologous reconstruction may be a good option in certain candidates; however, this can only be determined after consultation with your surgeon. Depending on the reconstructive technique utilized, the healing time can be from four to eight weeks or longer. If the abdominal tissue is utilized, the healing process will be longer. If the muscle from the back is used, the healing time is usually shorter. Breast reconstruction is a complex procedure and results vary.
The patient is placed in a compression garment or bra. Compression garments are an important part of the recovery process. The garment provides support, comfort and helps to minimize swelling. The patient is usually wearing a bra or some type of supportive garment at all times, except when showering. Healing time is approximately three months. Scarring is variable and often depends on the patient's ability to heal.
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Citizens of many countries must pay a "reciprocity fee" of varying amounts (for example, USD 100 for American citizens, USD 132 for Canadian citizens, USD 56 for Australian citizens, and USD 15 for Mexican citizens). This fee is equivalent to the amount that country requires for entry visas from Chilean citizens. The fee is for only for tourists entering by plane, and the one-time charge is good for the life of your passport. US citizens should have crisp $20 bills to pay the $100 fee.
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From the Chile Tourism office at the Embassy of Chile in Washington DC (ofitur@embassyofchile.org)
Chile National Parks 1. Lauca
2. Volc?n Isluga
3. Llullaillaco
4. Pan de Az?car
5. Llanos de Challes
6. Nevado Tres Cruces
7. Bosque de Fray Jorge
8. La Campana
9. Archipi?lago Juan Fern?ndez
10. Rapa Nui
11. Palmas de Cocal?n
12. Laguna del Laja
13. Huerquehue
14. Villarrica
15. Nahuelbuta
16. Tolhuaca
17. Conguillio
18. Puyehue
19. Vicente P?rez Rosales
20. Alerce Andino
21. Chiloe
22. Hornopir?n
23. Corcovado
24. Isla Guamblin
25. Laguna San Rafael
26. Queulat
27. Isla Magdalena
28. Bernardo OHiggins
29. Torres del Paine National Park
30. Pali Aike
31. Alberto de Agostini
32. Cabo de Hornos
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