Post-Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction

Everything You Need to Know

When you have done mastectomy, your doctor may suggest a breast reconstruction to rebuild your breast. You can have breast reconstruction months or years after having a mastectomy. Going through a mastectomy is not an easy thing, you have to deal with the aftermath. Fortunately, you can gain your self-confidence back by going for breast reconstruction.

What is it?

Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction is a surgery used to give breasts a new shape in place of the one that has been removed. A breast mound is used to have the shape and look of your breast. The goal is to create a breast that looks like the opposite breast.

It can be done in two ways: flap reconstruction or implant-based reconstruction. Implant-based reconstruction uses breast implants to form a new breast mound. The flap reconstruction uses patient tissues from another part of the body.

Why do it?

With breast reconstruction, you can restore your breast’s symmetry after having a mastectomy. Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction improves several aspects of your life. So, why would you opt to go for breast reconstruction? Here are some common reasons.

• To make your clothes fit better
• To regain your breast shape
• Improve the quality of life
• To feel better about your body
• To improve your self-confidence

How is it done?

The breast reconstruction is done in the hospital under anesthesia and you will not feel any pain. If you are having a mastectomy at the same time as the breast reconstruction, the surgeon performs the mastectomy first.

If you’ll have the flap procedure, the surgeon takes a tissue from a part of your body and places it on your breast. The surgeon inserts a tube under the skin to help drain blood during the recovery process. The tube will be removed when you no longer need it. 

If you need post-mastectomy breast reconstruction surgery, get in touch with us today. AMG Plastic Surgery and Dr. Ghaznavi are here to help you with your cosmetic and plastic surgery needs. Contact us online or call us at (703) 239-3190