Modern surgical technology makes it possible to construct a natural-looking breast after mastectomy (breast removal) for cancer or other diseases. The procedure is commonly begun and sometimes completed immediately following mastectomy, so that the patient wakes with a new breast mound. Alternatively, reconstruction may begin years after mastectomy. There are several ways to reconstruct the breast, both with and without implants; your surgeon(s) should work together with you in deciding which is the best option for you. Breast reconstruction has no affect on the recurrence of cancer or other diseases, chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
40 year old patient who was scheduled for bilateral mastectomy.
42 year old woman underwent bilateral mastectomy and opted to have immediate reconstruction with gel implants and a lift.
62 year old woman underwent bilateral mastectomy and opted to have immediate reconstruction with gel implants and a lift, then nipple reconstruction and tattooing.
45 year old woman who underwent bilateral mastectomy, reconstructed with tissue expanders, then gel implants, nipple reconstruction and tattooing.
64 year old woman who underwent bilateral mastectomy, reconstructed with tissue expanders, then gel implants, nipple reconstruction and tattooing.
40 year old woman who underwent bilateral mastectomy, reconstructed with tissue expanders, then gel implants, nipple reconstruction and tattooing.
41 year patient who had a bilateral mastectomy and opted to immediate reconstruction with gel implants and a lift, nipple reconstruction and tattooing.
50 year old patient who underwent bilateral mastectomy, reconstruction with TE, subsequent placement of gel implants, nipple reconstruction and tattooing.
36 year old patient who underwent bilateral mastectomy with placement of tissue expanders.
45 year patient who had a bilateral mastectomy and opted to immediate reconstruction with gel impants and a lift, nipple reconstruction and tattooing.
58 year patient who had a bilateral mastectomy and opted to immediate reconstruction with gel impants and a lift, nipple reconstruction and tattooing.
In certain circumstances, depending on the type of tumor, as well as the size and location, we are able to do nipple sparing mastectomies and reconstruction.
If the patient is able to save her nipples at the time of the mastectomy but would also like a breast lift, we have devised a technique that will allow us to accomplish both.
