The Bodenseeklinik
Breast–reconstruction
Individual treatment methods for breast reconstruction
The loss of a breast is often perceived as a loss of femininity – Breast reconstructions are therefore a special and very sensitive area.
The need for breast reconstruction can have very stressful causes: accidents or cancers are the most common reasons for an amputation. In the past, women had to live with a disfigured body – but thanks to modern reconstruction methods, the female breast can be rebuilt in a multi-stage process nowadays – and you can feel full again as a woman.
Technical advice in the Bodenseeklinik
Patients who decide to rebuild their breasts will find in-depth expert advice at the Bodenseeklinik. Thus, the most suitable treatment method can be determined for each individual case.
The reconstruction of the breast is a multi-month and stepwise process – usually several interventions are required – especially if the doctor team is to restore the nipple and adjust the shape and size of the other breast.
Facts and figures
- the average duration of an operation extends over 2 to 6 hours
- the duration of the hospital stay is 4 to 7 days
- the regeneration time is 3 to 5 weeks
- costs amount to 6000,- Euro plus additional costs (medically necessary interventions are taken over by the sickness fund)
Breast reconstruction – so it is made
What methods are there?
In order to reconstruct a breast, there are basically two methods to choose from: it is possible to build up by implant and build up with self-made tissue. Thus, the breast can be reconstructed either by means of a silicone implant or by the transplantation of body-specific tissue, for example from abdomen, buttocks or back. In some cases the combination of both methods is also advisable. In the context of a consultative discussion, the respective procedures are explained. To this end, it is necessary to have knowledge of all existing medical findings.
Run of a breast reconstruction
Run on the day of reconstruction
Regeneration and aftercare
It should take 3 weeks.
This phase can also take longer individually from the respective intervention.
Operation sequences of a breast reconstruction
If the breast is to be rebuilt by means of body-specific tissue, skin, fat and muscle tissue is either planted or displaced. In this case, scars remain at the removal points at the abdomen, po or back.
Cost of breast reconstruction
The costs of medically necessary breast reconstruction the health insurance company takes over as the intervention is not carried out in the hospital for purely aesthetic, but for medical reasons. The best possible aesthetic result is to be expected with doctors who specialize in this topic and have gathered knowledge and experience.
Do you have questions about treatment?
Our reception team will be happy to help you with general ambiguities.
Contact us via the online form or call us.
To be noted:
Preliminary non-binding information on the course of treatment or a rough cost estimate cannot replace an individual assessment by a doctor.
Receive your personal cost estimate and, if necessary, appointment suggestions for treatment You only after a detailed medical consultation and examination. For this purpose, please arrange a personal meeting with us.