BREAST RECONSTRUCTION - FOLLOWING BREAST REMOVAL

Reconstruction of a breast that has been removed due to cancer or other disease is one of the most rewarding surgical procedures available today. New medical techniques and devices have made it possible for surgeons to create a breast that can come close in form and appearance to matching a natural breast. Frequently, reconstruction is possible immediately following breast removal (mastectomy), so the patient wakes up with a breast mound already in place, having been spared the experience of seeing herself with no breast at all. But bear in mind, post-mastectomy breast reconstruction is not a simple procedure. There are often many options to consider as we explore what's best for you.

This information has been written to give you the basic facts about breast reconstruction. If you decide you would like to know more about this procedure please make an appointment to see me. Please write down any questions you wish to ask.