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Informing, Empowering, Supporting
The comprehensive resource for breast reconstruction.

BreastReconstruction.org is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

Informing, Empowering, Supporting
The comprehensive resource for breast reconstruction.

BreastReconstruction.org is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

Informing, Empowering, Supporting

The comprehensive resource for breast reconstruction.

BreastReconstruction.org is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

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Reconstruction Options

Implant Reconstruction

This type of breast reconstruction uses an implant to restore breast contour.
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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.
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Natural Tissue Reconstruction
This approach to breast reconstruction uses a patient’s own tissue to create a breast.

Lumpectomy and Oncoplastic Surgery

Lumpectomy removes only part of the breast to treat breast cancer. Oncoplastic surgery can help reduce any contour abnormalities it causes.
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Lumpectomy and 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

In many cases, breast reconstruction takes multiple steps to complete. In others, patients may choose to have additional procedures to refine their results.
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Secondary Procedures
In many cases, breast reconstruction takes multiple steps to complete. In others, patients may choose to have additional procedures to refine their results.

Mastectomy and Genetic Mutations

Advances in mastectomy techniques and genetic testing have profoundly influenced breast reconstruction. This context may help you understand your options.
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Mastectomy and Genetic Mutations
Advances in mastectomy techniques and genetic testing have profoundly influenced breast reconstruction. This context may help you understand your options.

Recovery and Risks

Recovery, risks, and long-term maintenance are essential considerations as you choose a type of breast reconstruction.
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Recovery and 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