What are the typical "Stages" of an implant-based reconstruction and their typical OR times, in-patient hospital stays and pain levels?
Dr. Marga
STAGE I:
Placement of a Saline-Filled Tissue Expander +/- Alloderm™
- OR TIME2 hours
- HOSPITAL STAY1-2 Nights
- PAIN SCALE7
STAGE II:
Removal of Tissue Expander and Placement of Saline or Silicone-filled Permanent Implant + Balancing Procedures to the Contra-Lateral Breast
- OR TIME2-3 hours
- OUTPATIENT
- PAIN SCALE3
STAGE III:
Nipple Reconstruction
- OR TIME1 hour
- OUTPATIENT
- PAIN SCALE1
STAGE IV:
Areolar Tattoo
- OR TIME1 hour
- IN-OFFICE
- PAIN SCALE0