Breast Reconstruction in Brazil

Breast Reconstruction in Brazil section, includes general infrmation about Breast Reconstruction Procedure, Breast Reconstruction Brazil Local News, Breast Reconstruction Brazil Surgeon Locator and other Breast Reconstruction related material.


Breast Reconstruction Procedure

This procedure is designed for women who underwent breast amputation after breast cancer or other conditions. Newer techniques allow the surgeon to create a breast which is very similar to the natural one. The reconstruction can be done during the amputation procedure, or a few months or even a year afterwards.

There are a number of implants: the most widely used are silicon implants which have silicon surface and filling. They come in different sizes and shapes.

Becker implants are made of a thick silicon surface (35%-50%) and a solution filling. The advantage of this implant is the ability to adjust its shape to the woman's body. It can also serve as a skin stretcher. There are also implants with a thin silicon surface and a solution filling, which are less used.

The operation can be divided into 2 main categories: (a) a stretcher is inserted, then replaced with an implant; (b) the reconstruction is made from another body tissue.

The most common reconstruction is performed with a stretcher and an implant. After amputation a balloon (stretcher) is inserted under the skin and chest muscles. It has a special valve which can be filled from outside. The implant is being filled gradually with a special solution, until the skin has sufficiently stretched for inserting the implant. It takes another 3-6 months until the breast has acquired its final shape, then the nipple can be reconstructed as well.

Becker implants: sometimes during amputation the skin can be preserved. That would eliminate the need for a stretcher, and a permanent implant (Becker) can be inserted right away.

The breast can also be reconstructed with body tissue from areas with extra skin and fat, like the tummy, buttocks and back. The tissue being removed is called "a flap". Common sites to acquire the flap are the lower tummy and the lotissimus dorsi muscle from the back.

This procedure can be complicated due to implant infection, a contraction of a surface of an implant, silicon leaks and anesthetic complications.

You'll need to stay in hospital 2-7 days after the surgery, while you may feel pain and weakness for a week or two. Complete recovery may take up to 6 weeks, depending on the surgery. You may have an unusual sensation in the breast that would usually disappear over time. In most cases there could be a slight asymmetry between the breasts, however, most women report a significant improvement in their social life and self esteem.

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  • Brazil Holidays and working hours

    Carnival dates (Sat-Wed)


    2007: 17-21 February
    2008: 02-06 February
    2009: 21-25 February
    2010: 13-17 February

    Brazil observes the following holidays:


    New Year - 1 January
    Carnival - February/March (Movable - 7 weeks before Easter, see box for precise dates. Monday and Tuesday are the actual holidays although celebrations usually begin the Saturday before and last until the morning of Ash Wednesday, when shops and services normally remain closed)
    Holy Friday - March/April (movable) two days before Easter Sunday
    Tiradentes - 21 April
    Labour Day - 1 May
    Corpus Christi - June)
    Independence Day - 7 September
    Patroness of Brazil - 12 October
    All Soul's Day - 2 November
    Republic - 15 November
    Christmas - 25 December

    Working hours are usually from 8 am or 9am to 6 pm. Street shops tend to close at noon on Saturday and only open again on Monday. Shopping malls normally open from 10 am to 10 pm from Monday to Saturday. Some also open on Sunday afternoons. There is no siesta (that's Hispanic usage, not Portuguese).



  • Brazil Cities

    Brazil has many exciting cities, ranging from pretty colonial towns and coastal hideouts to hectic, lively metropolises; these are a few of the more prominent travel destinations:


Plastic Surgery News...

  • The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain has today (25 January) submitted its evidence to the Clarke Inquiry, an independent inquiry commissioned by the Society to look into possible options for a new professional leadership body for pharmacy. The Society's submission details its strategic response to this future challenge.

  • Plastic surgery procedures of the face and chest were popular among both women and men in 2007, increasing at similar rates for similar procedures, according to statistics released today by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Facelifts increased 14 percent for women and 16 percent for men from 2006. Breast augmentation for women increased 6 percent and pectoral implants for men increased 8 percent. (Source: Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News From Medical News Today)

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