Breast Reconstruction Bristol
With an unmatched reputation across independent review sites and close to 20 years’ experience, Elena Prousskaia is a leading provider of breast reconstruction in Bristol.
Prior to starting her own highly successful private practice, Elena held Fellowships around the world and among these was the prestigious Fellowship in Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction and Breast Oncoplastic Surgery at Guys and St Thomas in London.
This demonstrates that rather than simply being one aspect of her work as a cosmetic surgeon, breast reconstruction is a true specialism of Elena’s. As well as the London Fellowship, she has held similar positions in Italy, Barcelona, India and Tokyo, this on top of winning numerous awards, holding professional qualifications and certificates and having research published in medical journals.
Coupled with this is Elena’s attitude, to use her own words:
“The one thing that matters most to me when I am with a patient is empathy.
“It is only when you are able to identify and understand your patients problems that you can begin to help resolve them satisfactorily. A good surgical outcome is not the only thing that matters. Everything that you do and say to a patient has to come from your heart.”
This is never more true than with breast reconstruction. The prospective patient considering this surgery in Bristol might have had a breast or breasts removed or partially removed and so it is essential that the surgeon is sensitive and understanding at all times.
Breast Reconstruction Consultations in Bristol
Elena always offers lengthy, detailed consultations, this allowing for a full conversation and so she can fully understand the aims of the patient and their hopes from the surgery. Elena can then talk through the available options, outlining the results and also talk through after care and the operation itself.
A second consultation is then common, this allowing the patient time to consider and truly decide if they wish to pursue breast reconstructive surgery.
Of course, it is easy to speak of a surgeon’s ethos and manner, but what do independent reviews state? In Elena’s case, they are universally positive, please take the time to read some of the reviews via the links below.
Reviews on I Want Great Care site
The facilities used in Bristol are also state of the art, this at one of two centres – Bristol Spire and Bristol Nuffield, both modern well-equipped modern hospitals.
For the breast reconstruction surgery itself, there are a number of different methods available, these of course would be discussed at the consultation.
Considered the gold standard is Autologous Breast Reconstruction or DIEP (tummy from tissue) or TUG (tissue from thigh) flaps. This method leads to a softer and more natural look.
Another option is an implant or Tissue Expander, these offer a faster revery period and shorter stay in hospital.
It is impossible to say which method would be the most suitable without a consultation, this is where the expertise and experience of the surgeon is key, so too their willingness to take the time to truly work with the patient.
Highest Quality Breast Implants Used
It is worth noting that Elena only uses high quality implants – Allergan and Mentor, these considered the best on the market. She has never used PIP implants in her practice.
The length of recovery and recuperation following breast reconstruction surgery will vary – for implants the hospital stay is likely to be one or two days, while for flap procedures five or six days is more common. Full recovery then takes around six to eight weeks.
The after care will include follow-up checks and Elena and her team are always available to answer questions – as one of the few female plastic surgeons operating in the UK, Elena is uniquely placed to consider the impact of surgery of this nature, both physically and also in helping to restore self confidence and self esteem.
We have included some key links at the bottom of this page, including to a brochure, pricing information and before and after image gallery.
If you would like to arrange for an initial consultation to discuss breast reconstruction surgery in Bristol, please contact us by calling 0800 8021 886 or using our Contact Form.
Breast Reconstruction – Key links
WHAT DO ELENA'S PATIENTS SAY...
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