Breast Reconstruction
Many of the breast reconstruction operations require several months to reach their maximum point of improvement. During this period attention will be paid to maximizing the improvement of the scarring and obtaining the appropriate shape and contour.
There is seldom any limitation of activity after 6 to 8 weeks from surgery and sometimes patients can return to fairly normal activities as early as two weeks after the operation. This depends on the method of reconstruction chosen.
Again, late recovery processes are discussed at the initial evaluation. Individual expectations will be outlined based on method of reconstruction, work requirements, and outside physical interests.