Breast Reconstruction Recovery

in Albany, NY

What will my recovery be like?

After breast reconstruction, patients can expect some discomfort and swelling. Most patients use pain medication for 1-2 weeks following their surgery. The majority of the soreness resolves in 1-2 weeks. During this time, patients typically take work off to rest and recover at home. Normal day to day activities are usually resumed within a week or two. Strenuous exercise is resumed at 5-6 weeks with the okay from your surgeon. Your exact recovery will depend on the type of reconstruction performed.

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Dr. Kayastha is a board certified plastic surgeon who serves Albany, NY and the entire Capital Region. Dr. Kayastha completed his undergraduate studies at Cornell University and graduated with distinction in all subjects. He then attended medical school at SUNY Buffalo. During his time in Buffalo he also completed a fellowship in surgical pathology at Roswell Park. Following medical school Dr. Kayastha gained a much sought after position in the Michigan State-Grand Rapids integrated plastic surgery residency. After finishing residency training Dr. Kayastha completed a one year fellowship in hand and microsurgery at the Buncke Clinic in San Francisco. To round out his training before starting private practice Dr. Kayastha spent an additional 6 months learning from some of the best cosmetic surgeons in San Francisco. Dr. Kayastha is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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Dr. Kayastha and his entire staff were very kind and professional from start to finish. He has exceptional attention to detail and really goes above beyond to ensure that his patients are comfortable and well informed throughout the entire process. His work speaks for itself, and I could not be happier with the results.