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Breast Reconstruction

The Quick Facts Length of Procedure: 1 to 3 hours Anesthesia: Local In or Outpatient Procedure: Inpatient

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Breast reconstruction is one of the most rewarding plastic surgery procedures. It is usually performed to reconstruct a breast removed due to cancer. There are a variety of techniques that can be employed including:

1. - Insertion of a breast implant;
2. - Placement of tissue expanders (a temporary implant that is inflated over time, stretching out the skin and is then followed by the insertion of a permanent implant);
3. - Flaps (using tissue such as from the abdomen, back or even buttock). These are very extensive procedures and entail greater risks including failure and the frequent need for multiple revisions.

Often, reconstruction is possible immediately following a mastectomy. This avoids the emotional pain of a woman seeing herself without a breast. Depending on the technique and extent of the reconstruction and the extent of reconstruction, one to several procedures may need to be done in order to obtain the final result. There are also techniques available to reconstruct a new nipple that can give pleasing results.

Whether your goal is to correct developmentally misshapen breasts, to enlarge the breast size, to alter the appearance after pregnancy or age, or to enhance one's self appearance, we can assist you in obtaining the desired result.

For additional information on breast reconstruction, visit the American Society of Plastic Surgeons for this procedure.