What is best breast reconstruction after mastectomy?

The pre-pectoral procedure is the most minimally invasive breast reconstruction option. Your doctor can perform a mastectomy by removing breast tissue through a small incision underneath the breast. Through this incision, a tissue expander can be placed on top of the muscle to create a breast mound.

What is best breast reconstruction after mastectomy?

The pre-pectoral procedure is the most minimally invasive breast reconstruction option. Your doctor can perform a mastectomy by removing breast tissue through a small incision underneath the breast. Through this incision, a tissue expander can be placed on top of the muscle to create a breast mound.

What are the options after a mastectomy?

There are three types:

  • Reconstruction using implants, either saline or silicone gel.
  • Reconstruction using your own tissue called autologous reconstruction.
  • Reconstruction using a combination of implants and autologous tissue.

What is the most common type of breast reconstruction?

The implant is the most common form of breast reconstruction, and it involves the use of either a silicone or a saline implant to rebuild the breast. At MSK, we most commonly use silicone because it’s softer and feels more like a natural breast.

What are the types of reconstruction?

IMMEDIATE RECONSTRUCTION.

  • DELAYED RECONSTRUCTION.
  • BILATERAL RECONSTRUCTION.
  • IMPLANT BASED RECONSTRUCTION.
  • Other.
  • What percentage of mastectomy patients get reconstruction?

    Breast reconstruction is commonly offered to women receiving mastectomy, and women are increasingly choosing to undergo breast reconstruction. As of 2016, more than 40 percent of women in the U.S. who underwent mastectomy had reconstruction.

    How long does a mastectomy with reconstruction take?

    The duration of these surgeries (per breast) can take anywhere from 2 to 3 hours for a mastectomy with immediate implant reconstruction or 6 to 12 hours for mastectomy and reconstruction with your own tissue. After the reconstruction is complete, your breast surgeon will attach temporary drainage tubes to your breast.

    Do reconstructed nipples flatten?

    Your surgeon can take tissue from the normal nipple and stitch it onto the reconstructed breast. This gives the most realistic appearance. But the new nipple doesn’t flatten and both nipples are smaller than before. The sensation in the normal nipple is usually unaffected.

    Is it safe to do breast reconstruction?

    The possible risks of breast reconstruction include, but are not limited to, bleeding, infection, poor healing of incisions and anesthesia risks. You should also know that: Flap surgery includes the risk of partial or complete loss of the flap and a loss of sensation at both the donor and reconstruction site.

    Can belly fat be used for breast reconstruction?

    Excess belly fat can be used for breast reconstruction to create results that look and feel natural. Many patients have sufficient excess fat in this area to use for the procedure. And when the fat is removed, in a similar manner to a tummy tuck, patients experience the added benefit of a slimmer waistline.

    Can you keep your nipples after a mastectomy?

    When treating breast cancer with a mastectomy, the nipple is typically removed along with the rest of the breast. (Some women might be able to have a nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the nipple is left in place.

    How long does mastectomy and reconstruction take?

    What is the timeline for a recovery for a mastectomy?

    Scheduled – (In my case double mastectomy, nipple and skin sparing, with tissue expanders placed) – this is the major one you will need to block out time afterwards for recovery of at least a week to two weeks (more if your job is physical)

    What are my options for a mastectomy?

    Simple (or total) mastectomy. In this procedure,the surgeon removes the entire breast,including the nipple,areola,fascia (covering) of the pectoralis major muscle (main chest muscle),and skin.

  • Modified radical mastectomy.
  • Radical mastectomy.
  • Skin-sparing mastectomy.
  • Nipple-sparing mastectomy.
  • Double mastectomy.
  • Is mastectomy better then a lumpectomy?

    Radiation therapy has some side effects and requires daily trips to a treatment center. If you can’t get to a radiation treatment center, or if you can’t have radiation therapy, mastectomy is usually a better option than lumpectomy. With both mastectomy and lumpectomy, you will have some soreness in your chest, underarm and shoulder.

    What is the best breast reconstruction option?

    Your overall health (including issues that might affect your healing,such as smoking or certain health conditions)

  • The size and location of your breast cancer
  • Your breast size
  • The extent of your breast cancer surgery (lumpectomy or mastectomy)
  • Whether you will need treatments other than surgery for your cancer