Concept information
Preferred term
breast reconstruction
Definition
- Over the past 30 years, breast reconstruction and cosmetic breast augmentation surgery has undergone immense evolution, striving to improve the physical appearance and the quality of life of an individual. Breast reconstruction is typically performed in the surgical management of individuals with breast cancer and can entail the use of breast implants, whereas cosmetic breast augmentation is primarily done for purely cosmetic purposes. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Breast Implants/Breast Reconstruction]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/breast_reconstruction
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