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Gain insights from both medical experts and patients as they share their experiences with breast reconstruction.
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Reconstruction Options
Implant Reconstruction
This type of breast reconstruction uses an implant to restore breast contour.Natural Tissue Reconstruction
This approach to breast reconstruction uses a patient’s own tissue to create a breast.Lumpectomy & Oncoplastic Surgery
Lumpectomy removes only part of the breast to treat breast cancer. Oncoplastic surgery can help reduce any contour abnormalities it causes.Secondary Procedures & Revision Surgery
In many cases, breast reconstruction takes multiple steps to complete. In others, patients may choose to have additional procedures to refine or correct their results.Mastectomy & Genetic Mutations
Advances in mastectomy techniques and genetic testing have profoundly influenced breast reconstruction. This context may help you understand your options.Recovery & Risks
Recovery, risks, and long-term maintenance are essential considerations as you choose a type of breast reconstruction.Patient Stories
Peggy
Procedures
Lumpectomy, bilateral mastectomies, LD flap breast reconstruction, expander implant reconstruction, nipple areola reconstruction, nipple areola tattoo
Jackie
Procedures
Bilateral mastectomies, tissue expander implant placement, DIEP flap breast reconstruction, nipple areola reconstruction and tattoo
Melissa
Procedures
Bilateral mastectomies, tissue expander implant placement, implant reconstruction, nipple areola reconstruction
Marianne
Procedures
Bilateral mastectomies, implant reconstruction, implant removal surgery, aesthetic flat closure
Marnie
Procedures
Bilateral nipple-sparing mastectomies, implant reconstruction
Jen
Bilateral mastectomies, tissue expander implant placement, UTM to OTM implant position conversion, implant revision surgery, fat grafting
Dana
Bilateral mastectomies, expander implant breast reconstruction, under-the-muscle to over-the-muscle implant conversion surgery
Sarah
Bilateral mastectomies, aesthetic flat closure