Not only does it not interfere, but it is facilitated, since we have the most advanced diagnostic methods, as we are part of the Breast Cancer Unit of the Quirón Hospital in Madrid. This multidisciplinary team is made up of gynecologists, surgeons, oncologists, radiotherapists, radiologists, pathologists and physiotherapists, who work in a coordinated manner, supported by state-of-the-art technology. Thanks to this broad and effective collaboration, a fast and accurate diagnosis and treatment is guaranteed. In addition, with more than 30 years of experience in breast reconstruction, both immediate and delayed, we ensure an efficient and safe control and follow-up of the disease.

The risks or complications after breast reconstruction are rare, and mentioning them here is not intended to alarm you, but to give you the information you need to make a well-informed decision. The risk of postoperative bleeding is low, although it is normal to drain a small amount of blood and serum. There is always an anesthetic risk to consider, although this is extremely small. Side effects from anesthesia or sedation are rare, but can be serious, so the surgery is performed in a hospital equipped with the staff and resources to deal with any complications. The anesthesiologist will give you a pre-anesthetic consultation and order tests and analyses to assess your health and possible risks. From the beginning of the surgery until its completion, the anesthesiologist will continuously monitor your vital signs. Sometimes small seromas may form in the breast or back area (in case of dorsal reconstruction), which are fluid accumulations easy to treat in consultation. In some patients, the scars can be thick and reddened, taking months to flatten and lighten, being wider than usual. However, this complication is very rare thanks to our suturing techniques and postoperative care that we will indicate. When breast prostheses are used, capsular contracture can develop, a complication that occurs when the prosthesis is covered with a thick capsule, altering its shape and consistency. This problem is related to a possible bacterial contamination of the prosthesis. In our experience, thanks to our surgical technique and the use of high quality prostheses, this complication is rare and, in most cases, can be treated medically. However, in some situations implant replacement may be required, especially in skins that have received radiation therapy, where the risk is higher. Finally, although infection is a possibility in any surgery, in our experience, thanks to the use of antibiotics and meticulously sterile surgical technique, this complication is extremely rare.