Pectoral reconstruction surgery

All cases of pectoral reconstruction surgery are different. For this reason from Clínica Sanza Barcelona we ask you to rely on the doctor’s judgment, providing specific assessment of the individual case, indicating the best option to treat the pectoral reconstruction.

Clínica Sanza in Barcelona, Spain, is a reference center for pectoral reconstruction surgeries.

WHERE DO WE OPERATE?

At Clínica Sanza we rely on the Sagrat Cor Hospital, part of the Quirónsalud group, to perform our surgical procedures.
Its prestige, facilities, medical and healthcare staff, as well as its technology are a guarantee.

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PATIENT’S PROFILE

People who present a malformation due to genetic or traumatic causes such as tumors, accidents, or scars.

PROCEDURE

It usually requires customized prosthesis.

It is identical or very similar placing pectoral prosthesis for aesthetical reasons, even if the prostheses are customized.

DURATION OF THE SURGERY

1 to 2 hours.

PROTOCOL

Preoperative

Evaluation of the area to determine the appropriateness of the treatment.
Follow specific guidelines as determined by the doctor.
Analytics and tests on cardiac and respiratory status.

Anesthesia

Local and sedation, or general.

Hospitalization

24h hospitalization.

Postoperative

Drainage and compression bandage.
Removal of drainage and dressing at 24 or 48 hours.
Retraction of points between 7 and 10 days.
Special strip for 1 month.
Medication if required.
Mandatory revisions after a few days, a few weeks and a few months, according to prescription.

Convalescence

Immediate normal activity without forced movements.
Physical exercise one month after surgery.
Progressive zone sensitivity recovery.

RESULTS

Appearance rejuvenated and improvement of the projection of the pecs.
Improvement of the patient’s psychological profile and self-esteem.

DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY

Medium intervention.

LEVEL OF RISK

Medium – low.
Risks of this intervention: asymmetry or rejection of prostheses that need a retouch to replace them.
Risks of all interventions: haemorrhage, infection, alteration of healing.