Length:
1 - 8 hours (depending on the method of reconstruction)

Anesthesia:
General

In/Outpatient:
Inpatient

Side Effects:
Temporary swelling, bruising, and some pain

Risks:
Pain, bleeding, infection, fluid collections, loss of breast, wound healing problems, fat necrosis, and asymmetry

Recovery:
Back to work: 1 - 4 weeks
More strenuous activity: 4 - 6 weeks

Final Appearance:
6 - 12 months

Duration of Results:
Permanent

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