Breast Surgeries
Care Before the Procedure
- Avoid eating or drinking as advised before surgery.
- Inform your doctor about allergies, medications, or chronic illnesses.
- Arrange for transportation and support post-surgery.
- Follow all preoperative instructions for tests and imaging.
Care During the Procedure
- General anesthesia ensures you remain unconscious and pain-free.
- Surgeons carefully remove affected tissue while preserving healthy areas.
- Reconstruction techniques may involve implants or tissue flap procedures.
- The surgical team monitors vitals and maintains a sterile environment throughout.
Care After the Procedure
- Manage pain with prescribed medications and follow the doctor’s instructions.
- Keep the surgical area clean, dry, and regularly change dressings.
- Limit arm movement and avoid heavy lifting initially.
- Attend follow-up visits for healing assessment and imaging checks.
Eligibility
- Patients diagnosed with benign or malignant breast tumors requiring removal.
- Individuals needing breast reconstruction after mastectomy or trauma for cosmetic restoration.
- People with recurrent cysts, lumps, or suspicious breast lesions needing surgical intervention.
- Patients whose imaging and biopsy confirm malignancy or high risk of breast cancer.
- Avoid eating or drinking as advised before surgery.
- Inform your doctor about allergies, medications, or chronic illnesses.
- Arrange for transportation and support post-surgery.
- Follow all preoperative instructions for tests and imaging.
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