Breast reconstruction for form, balance and confidence
Breast reconstruction is an important stage for patients who have gone through mastectomy, trauma or interventions that have altered the breast. The goal is to restore form, volume and symmetry in a way that is as natural as possible and adapted to the medical history.
What do we discuss at the consultation?
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Medical history, cancer treatments, radiation therapy and the right time for intervention.
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Reconstruction method: implant, expander, own tissue or custom combinations.
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Necessary steps, symmetrization of the opposite breast, recovery and final costs.
What is breast reconstruction?
Breast reconstruction is a surgical intervention that rebuilds the breast after mastectomy or after other medical situations that affected the shape and volume of the breast. The procedure can be carried out in one or more stages, depending on the tissues, the treatments performed and the objective the patient.
A careful plan, adapted to your history
Choosing the right method depends on several factors: skin quality, existence radiotherapy, chest anatomy, desire for symmetry, general health and recommendations oncological. The purpose of the consultation is to establish a realistic, safe and correctly phased strategy.
Solutions adapted to each case
Reconstruction can be achieved by implants, expanders, own tissue or interventions combined, depending on medical history and available tissues.
Reconstruction with expander and implant
In some cases, a tissue expander is first used to prepare the skin and the tissues. Later, it can be replaced with a permanent breast implant.
Implant reconstruction
When the tissues allow, the reconstruction can be done with a breast implant. The choice the implant it is done according to anatomy, symmetry and skin quality.
Reconstruction with own tissue
In some situations, your own tissue can be used to reconstruct the breast. This approach maybe be indicated especially when the local tissues have been affected by previous treatments.
Symmetry of the opposite breast
For a balanced result, an intervention may also be necessary on the healthy breast: lifting, reduction or augmentation, depending on differences in shape and volume.
What is taken into account before the intervention
Breast reconstruction must be carefully planned, along with a complete medical history and with realistic goals.
- Type of previous intervention and tissues remaining after mastectomy.
- Existence of radiotherapy or other oncological treatments.
- The quality of the skin and the elasticity of the tissues on the chest.
- Need for expander, implant or own tissue.
- The desired degree of symmetry between the two breasts.
- Additional steps: areola, nipple, lipofilling or fine adjustments.
Areola and nipple reconstruction
After the shape of the reconstructed breast is stabilized, the reconstruction can be discussed the complex areola-nipple. This may include local nipple techniques and micropigmentation medical for recreating the areola.
Sometimes the opposite breast needs to be adjusted
For the best possible symmetry, an intervention on the contralateral breast may be recommended. This can mean elevation, reduction, or augmentation, depending on the differences between the two breasts.
How much does breast reconstruction cost?
Breast reconstruction is a highly personalized intervention. The cost depends on the method chosen, the number of stages, the necessary materials, the symmetrization of the opposite breast and the particularities medical. The final price is set at the consultation.
- Initial consultation £65
- Breast reconstruction Set in consultation
- Customized phased plan After assessment
Frequently Asked Questions
The most common questions about breast reconstruction, methods, stages, sensitivity, radiation therapy and recovery.
Is the reconstruction done immediately or later?
It can be immediate or delayed. The right moment depends on the oncological plan, the treatments performed, tissue quality and medical recommendations. In some cases it is safer as the reconstruction to be done after the treatments are completed.
If I have had radiation therapy, can I still have implant reconstruction?
Radiotherapy can change the elasticity and quality of the skin. In some cases, the implant can be used, and in others a technique that brings healthy tissue to the area is preferable. The decision is made only after local assessment and medical history.
Will the reconstructed breast have tenderness?
The sensitivity is not identical to that of a natural breast, as the nerves may be affected in during the mastectomy. Over time, some pressure perception may return, but sensitivity fine may remain reduced.
Will more surgeries be needed?
Sometimes, yes. The reconstruction may require several stages: restoration of the volume, adjustments of symmetry, nipple reconstruction, micropigmentation or fine corrections for a result May balanced
Can reconstruction hide a relapse?
Breast reconstruction does not replace oncological monitoring. Checks recommended by the oncologist remain essential, and the reconstruction method is chosen so that it is compatible with medical follow-up.
How long does recovery take?
Recovery depends on the method used. An implant reconstruction can have a recovery different from one with own tissue. During the consultation, the period of rest, restrictions and postoperative steps.
Want to know which option is right for you?
Schedule a consultation and receive a personalized assessment, clear explanations of the methods, stages, recovery and costs.
