Are you undergoing a Mastectomy, but do not want to lose your breasts? Breast Reconstruction surgery can be a method of your choosing to restore your breasts post-procedure.
What is Breast Reconstruction?
A Breast Reconstruction is performed on patients who have had a Mastectomy to help restore the breast. A Mastectomy is the removal of the breast to remove cancer or prevent further spreading of cancer in the breast. A reconstruction procedure can make you feel more confident after your mastectomy with natural-looking breasts using implants or your own natural tissues.
Reasons for Breast Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction is a deeply personal decision that many breast cancer patients choose as part of their breast cancer treatment or breast cancer surgery journey. For many patients, breast reconstruction after mastectomy provides a sense of wholeness and confidence by recreating a natural breast appearance using breast implants, autologous tissue, or a combination of both. Some women choose reconstruction to:
- Help clothing fit more comfortably
- Avoid wearing an external prosthesis
- Achieve better breast tissue symmetry
Breast reconstructive surgery may be performed as immediate reconstruction at the time of mastectomy or as delayed breast reconstruction (also called delayed reconstruction) months or years later. Factors such as radiation therapy, overall health, scar tissue, or personal readiness can influence the timing and breast reconstruction method.
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Before Your Breast Reconstruction Procedure
Before undergoing breast reconstruction procedures, you will meet with a board-certified plastic surgeon who works closely with your breast surgeon or breast cancer surgeon. This consultation is an important step in determining the best breast reconstruction techniques for your body, cancer treatment plan, and aesthetic goals.
During this process, our team will review your medical history, breast tissue quality, breast skin, blood supply, and whether you will require radiation therapy or additional cancer treatment. You will discuss the different types of breast reconstruction, including implant reconstruction using a tissue expander and silicone gel implants, or flap breast reconstruction using your own fat tissue, skin, and blood vessels.
Your Breast Reconstruction Procedure
A Breast Reconstruction procedure can be performed using breast implants, skin, fat and muscle to recreate the look of a natural breast. You have various options based on your aesthetic goals. First, you must decide if you prefer to have the reconstruction done directly following your Mastectomy or rebuild your breasts later in another surgery. If you need further radiation, have additional health problems, or simply want to wait, you may select a later rebuild. However, immediate reconstruction can be beneficial as your own skin is preserved, which can help with the natural-looking shape of the breast. Your procedure may also require a hospital stay for a few nights depending on your case.
Is a Breast Augmentation Right for You?
If you are considering a breast augmentation procedure, the decision-making process may feel a bit daunting. After all, there are a couple of decisions that you will have to make before even booking your procedure date. We have compiled a list of things that you should consider before surgery to ensure that you are confident
After Your Breast Reconstruction Procedure
After surgery, recovery time from Breast Reconstruction will vary based on your particular procedure. You can expect a month or two before you return to all normal activities, and you should be back to work within two weeks. Swelling and bruising may occur for up to 4 weeks post-procedure.
What to Expect Post-Reconstructed Breast
You may need more surgery in stages, such as exchanging a tissue expander for a permanent implant, nipple reconstruction, or refining breast shape with fat grafting. Scar tissue will gradually soften over time, and most patients return to light activity within a few weeks, with full recovery taking several months, depending on the complexity of the reconstruction surgery.
Why Choose Basile Plastic Surgery for Breast Reconstruction Surgery?
At Basile Plastic Surgery & Wellness, breast reconstruction is approached with compassion, precision, and a deep understanding of both reconstructive surgery and aesthetic breast surgery. Dr. Basile is an experienced plastic surgeon who works collaboratively with breast surgeons to deliver personalized breast reconstruction techniques tailored to each patient’s diagnosis, anatomy, and goals.
Every treatment plan prioritizes safety, natural-looking results, preservation of blood supply, and long-term comfort. From your first consultation through every stage of reconstruction surgery, our team is dedicated to helping you feel informed, supported, and empowered throughout your healing journey.
Learn More About Breast Reconstruction at Basile Plastic Surgery & Wellness
Many aspects of a Breast Reconstruction will vary based on your procedure and specific case. Schedule your consultation with Dr. Basile in Jacksonville, Florida today to see your procedural options as well as expected results and recovery.
Dr. Patrick L. Basile is a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Jacksonville Beach, FL. He has worked with the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, which became the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center where he became the Assistant Chief of Plastic Surgery and the Director of Microsurgery. He joined the faculty at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Pittsburgh. He participates in annual humanitarian cleft lip and palate efforts as well. Dr. Basile has been acknowledged in numerous magazines, newspapers, books, and on television. He has won multiple awards over the years, and has a rating of 4.7 out of almost 300 reviews.
