Treatment at a Glance
Surgical Time
4 - 8 hours
Hospital Stay
3 - 5 days
Initial Recovery Time
2 - 6 weeks
Anaesthetic
General anaesthetic
Anaesthetic
General anaesthetic
Final Result
3 - 12 months
Follow Up
1, 4, 12 weeks & 1 year
Carrying out breast reconstruction with your own tissue gives you a soft and natural looking breast for life.
To rebuild your breast Elena can use tissue from your tummy (called a DIEP flap), tissue from your thighs (TMG flap), or tissue from your back (LD flap). Choosing the best area to use as a donor site for your breast is very important and it depends on a number of factors.
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Following a long conversation and examination in the clinic, Elena will give you her recommendations and time to consider the different surgical options.
She will usually then arrange a second consultation to discuss the preferred option and for you to ask any further questions before we begin planning your surgery. Elena will talk you through all the necessary pre-surgery investigations, as well as the after-care required. She will also fully explain the risks associated with the procedure, only going ahead with the reconstruction operation once you are completely ready and happy with the choice you have made together.
Elena always offers lengthy, detailed consultations so she can fully understand the aims you are requesting. Elena can then talk through the available options, results and after care as well as the operation itself. You will then have a second consultation prior to your planned surgery to give yourself time to decide if you are happy to proceed.
Ms Elena Prousskaia has been carrying out aesthetic and plastic surgery procedures for more than 20 years.
Elena trained for eight years in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and since then has held leading Fellowships around the world and specialised in breast surgery procedures, whether a patient is having the procedure for purely aesthetic reasons or as part of breast reconstruction. As an NHS Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at Southmead Hospital, she dedicated several years to complex microsurgical reconstruction and general plastic surgery. During this time at North Bristol Trust, she particularly enjoyed rebuilding patients who suffered from breast cancer giving them their body and confidence back. At present, Ms Prousskaia runs her own successful private practice performing full range of plastic and aesthetic surgery for face, body and breast. Elena Prousskaia consults in several clinics around the South West. Please see the ‘Our Locations’ tab in the menu for exact addresses or call us to discuss your closest location.
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It can take about 6 months to recover from breast reconstruction surgery. We recommend that you wear a compression garment for up to 8 weeks after surgery. Ms Prousskaia will give you detailed recommendations for when you can start exercising, we would generally recommend at least 6 weeks out of work.
The Elena Prousskaia Clinic prides itself on the quality of its aftercare so we’ll make absolutely sure you know what to expect, and how much rest is needed. We’ll give you specific instructions that may include how to care for your breasts following surgery, medications to apply or take orally to aid healing and reduce the risk of infection, and when to follow-up with Elena.
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Any procedure that requires a general anaesthetic comes with some risks. Like any major surgery, any surgery poses a risk of bleeding, infection, scarring and an adverse reaction to anaesthesia. It’s also possible to have an allergic reaction to the surgical tape or other materials used during or after the procedure. Elena will provide you with further information with the risks and provide you with a detailed consent form during your consultations. This will help you to minimise the risks.
Generally speaking breast reconstruction surgery timings may take from 2-8 hours, as this varies depending on the nature and complexity of the procedure.
After surgery it is normal to experience some discomfort, the level of which varies widely amongst patients. Your breasts may be swollen and bruised for about two weeks. You may feel soreness around the incisions, which may be red or pink for a few months. Numbness in your nipples, areolae and breast skin might last for a few months. There is rarely prolonged pain unless there is a complication and in all cases you will be prescribed pain medication.
Sometimes implants or expanders can be used in combination with Autologous tissue. The shape of implants can be round or anatomical (teardrop). Both can provide an excellent result. The outer shell and the filling may vary depending on the manufacturer. Miss Prousskaia has never used PIP implants in her practice and she will offer you high quality implants from the best manufacturers. You will discuss with Miss Prousskaia which specific shape and size of implant would give you the optimal result. You should know that in the European Union (EU) 95% of implants used for breast augmentation are made of silicone gel and only 5% contains other type of fillings such as saline. Mentor Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants are devices with shells constructed from silicone elastomer. The shell is filled with MemoryGel®, Mentor’s proprietary formulation of silicone gel.
You will wear your support bra for 1-2 months after surgery – then you can look at purchasing your own ‘normal’ bras for everyday wear once fully healed.
Elena prides herself on taking the time to truly understand a patient’s aims and discussing what result will work best given the patient’s body shape and size. Although good results are expected, the body is not symmetric and almost everyone has some degree of unevenness, which may not be recognized in advance. The more realistic your expectations as to results, the better your results will be in your eye. You will have at least two consultations with Elena where she ensures that she meets your expectations and she will always try to achieve your desired results.
Elena does not operate on patients that regularly smoke or vape. To be considered for this procedure you must refrain from smoking or vaping for 3 months before and after your surgery.
As a useful resource please view these videos to help educate and explain this procedure in detail.
Helpful downloadable resources specific to this procedure.
The cost includes the hospital, surgeon and anaesthetic fees. It also covers all post-operative visits. The initial consultation fee will be invoiced separately. The prices apply only at the time of publication and are subject to changes without notification.
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Elena Prousskaia is a Board Certified UK Consultant Plastic Surgeon, with memberships in:
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