Breast Reconstruction

Although breast reconstruction after a mastectomy cannot give a woman back her original breast, breast reconstruction surgery rebuilds a breast's shape, giving women back their confidence and self-esteem.

Breast reconstruction forms a breast mound using tissue from other areas of the body, such as the abdomen, buttocks, back, or thighs. The breast mounds can also be formed by implants filled with saline (salt water) or cohesive silicone gel. The type of breast reconstructive surgery for you is decided according to your body type, cancer treatment needs, previous surgery, overall health and your personal preference.

Types of Breast Reconstruction

There are several types of perforator flaps for breast reconstruction. This technique uses excess tissue from the body, without harvesting any muscle, which is microsurgically transferred to the breast area to recreate the breast mound. These can all be performed either with a skin sparing mastectomy or in a delayed fashion for women who have already undergone a mastectomy.

Additional Surgery

Additional surgery can be performed immediately, or after a mastectomy, depending on the patient and stage of treatment. There are benefits from performing the breast reconstruction process simultaneously; however, our doctors will only perform the procedure according to what is best for the treatment of the patient's primary disease. Regardless, the breast reconstruction process may include additional surgeries. Each additional surgery completes an important phase of breast reconstruction, such as: adding a new nipple, reshaping the new breast, and operating on the opposite breast for symmetry.

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Video 1 : Welcome
Video 2 : Introduction to Plastic Surgery
Video 3 : Cosmetic Plastic Surgery