Breast Reconstruction Implant Only in Chile
Breast Reconstruction Implant Only in Chile section, includes general infrmation about Breast Reconstruction Implant Only Procedure, Breast Reconstruction Implant Only Chile Local News, Breast Reconstruction Implant Only Chile Surgeon Locator and other Breast Reconstruction Implant Only related material.
Breast Reconstruction Implant Only 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.
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.
A tissue expander is placed in the mastectomy site. A tissue expander is similar to a balloon that is deflated at the time of its placement. The balloon has a magnetic port that can be accessed through the skin for future filling.
The expander is slowly filled with saline solution over several months. This is usually performed once a week to two weeks and involves a needle placed through the breast and into the magnetic port. The expander is usually filled with 50cc's of saline each treatment until the site matches the other breast.
The nipple and areola are reconstructed with either local tissue and tattooing or a skin graft from your inner thigh.
Breast reconstruction with an implant is an option in certain candidates. Patients who have had or are going to have radiation therapy are usually poor candidates. Although this procedure is less invasive than autologous reconstruction, it requires more time and office visits to achieve the final results. Breast reconstruction is a complex procedure and results vary.
After the expander has reached the proper size, another operation is performed to place a permanent breast implant. Your surgeon may place you in a special bra or wrap you with a compression wrap. Compression garments are an important part of the recovery process. The garment provides support, comfort, minimizes swelling, and helps maintain the position of the implants.
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Chile Get in Please be aware that although American citizens need a valid passport to enter the country, no visa is necessary.
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.
When entering Chile (By cruise, vehicle or plane), at customs, travelers will need to fill out a tourist card that allows them to stay for up to 90 days. Travelers will have to present the tourist card to Customs officials when leaving the country. Be aware that hotels waive Chile's 19% room tax when the guest shows this card and pays with U.S. dollars. On flights leaving Chile, there is an airport tax of US$18, or the equivalent in Chilean pesos. On domestic flights, airport tax is included in the price of the ticket. For tourism information of Chile please visit: www.visitchile.org. For consulate information please visit the Embassy web site: www.chile-usa.org. More info at Embassy of Chile, UK: www.echileuk.demon.co.uk/consulatevisas.htm.
From the Chile Tourism office at the Embassy of Chile in Washington DC (ofitur@embassyofchile.org)
Chile General
Cocham?
Patagonia - especially the Torres del Paine National Park
Puc?n
San Pedro de Atacama
Plastic Surgery News...
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