Dr. Marga
What are the typical “Stages” of an implant-based reconstruction and their typical OR times, in-patient hospital stays and pain levels?
STAGE I:
Placement of a Saline-Filled Tissue Expander +/- Alloderm™
OR TIME................................2 hours
HOSPITAL STAY....................1-2 Nights
PAIN SCALE..........................7
STAGE II:
Removal of Tissue Expander and Placement of Saline or Silicone-filled Permanent Implant + Balancing Procedures to the Contra-Lateral Breast
OR TIME...............................2-3 hours
............................................OUTPATIENT
PAIN SCALE.........................3
STAGE III:
Nipple Reconstruction
OR TIME...............................1 hour
............................................OUTPATIENT
PAIN SCALE.........................1
STAGE IV:
Areolar Tattoo
OR TIME...............................1 hour
............................................IN-OFFICE
PAIN SCALE.........................0
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