Many people have breast reconstruction surgery. In some cases, it will be following a mastectomy in other cases surgery may be done so that the breasts are more symmetrical and have a better aesthetic. According to PlasticSurgery.org, in 2023, there will be over 300,000 breast augmentation and implant procedures done. Some of these are elective, to enhance the appearance of the breast, but in many cases, there are underlying medical issues that require the removal of the breast, resulting in surgery and implants.
Cancer Reconstructive Surgery:
Finding you have any form of cancer is frightening, but unfortunately, all too common. The effect of medical procedures to remove the cancer and the follow-up treatment of chemotherapy and radiation can be difficult and have many side effects.
Thankfully, today, women—and men—who require mastectomies don’t have to go through the remainder of their lives being disfigured. A skilled surgeon can conduct one of the many types of breast surgery that ensures the body will look close to the same as it did before surgery.
Breast Reconstruction Procedures:
Most people who opt for breast reconstruction surgery want to restore their breasts to the way they looked before having a mastectomy. There are several different options for surgery, according to NationalBreastCancer.org.
Here are some popular options. The one you choose will depend on your age, body type, and treatment plan.
- Breast Implants: This is a popular choice. With a breast implant, the breasts are filled with sacs of saline silicone gel or a combination of both. Giving a natural appearance.
- Skin Grafts and Transplant (TRAM Flap, Latissimus Dorsi Flap, Gluteal Flap, or TUG): This option removes tissue from another part of your body and uses that tissue to reconstruct the breast area.
- DIEP Flap (Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap): This option uses fat from the abdomen to sculpt the tissue into the shape of a natural breast.
Choosing the Surgeon for Your Treatment:
When searching for a surgeon, there are many things to consider. After all, this person will have your future in his hands. One of the most important things to consider is finding a surgeon with expertise in the type of reconstructive surgery you plan to have. Dr. Joel Aronowitz is an expert in various plastic surgery treatments and has received numerous accolades for his skills.
Joel Aronowitz MD and the team at his Beverly Hills location will go out of their way to ensure you know what to expect before, during, and after your surgery and follow-up treatment.
