The Breast Reconstruction Guidebook : Issues and Answers from Research to Recovery

No woman wants to lose her breasts. But when mastectomy is necessary, you have options to recreate what breast cancer takes away. But how real will your reconstructed breast look? Will it match your opposite breast? What if you don't want implants? Will your insurance company pay? How long will reconstruction take and how painful will recovery be? The Breast Reconstruction Guidebook answers these questions and many more. It will help you sort through the benefits and limitations of each reconstructive procedure, and decide which, if any, is right for you. Book jacket.