I currently lift weights and play the violin and am worried about the alteration of the pectoral muscle involved in placing the implants. I am 4 yrs past bilateral mastectomy. Do you foresee any problems with prolonged periods of playing the violin, or lifting weights?
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Answer: Weight lifting after reconstruction with implants
Hello! Thank you for your question! Surgical procedures for aesthetic
purposes, to improve appearance, are not covered by insurance.
Typically, these as well as complications resulting from such procedures
are the responsibility of the patient. Procedures that are meant to
correct functional...
You should be seen and examined to see what procedure would be appropriate. Insurance authorization could then be obtained.Three basic forms of breast reconstruction exist. You can
use your own tissue, implants or a combination of the previous two techniques.
Your own tissue can be used in...
The effects of radiation are chronic and may go on for many years. This has to do with fibrosis of the tissue, leading to decreased blood supply which may atrophy or shrink over time. Weight changes can also affect the symmetry between the breasts, as the non radiated breast usually changes more...