Breast Reconstruction with Reinforcement in City, ST
About Breast Reconstruction
Reconstruction surgery for the breasts is performed to restore one or both of the breasts to an attractive appearance in shape and size after a lumpectomy or mastectomy. It's also available to reconstruct a breast damaged by trauma or a birth defect. Advances in reconstructive surgery make it easier for breast cancer patients to feel complete and attain natural-looking breasts even after they have been removed. This surgery may involve several procedures and different stages that can be performed along with your cancer treatment or delayed until a later date. Lindon, UT Medical Director Dr. Provider One creates a unique surgical plan with compassion as we help you to restore your appearance and confidence at Aesthetica Plastic Surgery.
What to Expect
Breast reconstruction surgery is performed in various stages. In certain phases (like the flap creation, inserting an expander, or placing implants), general anesthesia may be used. Some patients will need to stay overnight, but this is based on the treatment phase. Once the last step has been completed in the breast reconstruction process, you will wear a supportive bra and you will be prescribed medication by Dr. One to help control discomfort, bleeding, and swelling. Over time, the reconstructed breast(s) should appear more normal so you can feel more confident. Regular monitoring with mammograms and breast exams are essential and highly recommended for your ongoing health.
Surgical Technique
There's many surgical techniques available today to reconstruct the breast. There are also many factors that Dr. One considers when determining the technique that will produce your best results. Some of these factors include cancer diagnosis, when the reconstruction is performed, whether you will use implants or natural tissue, and if nipple-sparing or nipple reconstruction is a part of the process. In order to rebuild the breast, there must be enough tissue to adequately cover the breast mound. Flap methods accomplish this by using your own fat, muscle, and skin to create, cover, and build the mound. The most frequent flap techniques are:
- TRAM Flap
This method takes skin, fat, and muscle from your abdominal area to create the breast. The tissue used to build the new breast may be detached from the abdomen or the tissue may stay attached to the donor location, maintaining the original blood supply. - DIEP Flap
Like a TRAM Flap, a DIEP Flap removes fat, skin, and blood vessels from the lower stomach, but it doesn't use the muscle. The DIEP (deep inferior epigastric perforator) flap moves fat and skin from the belly to build the new breast then uses microsurgery to attach the transferred blood vessels to the chest. - Latissimus Dorsi Flap
This technique uses muscle, fat, and skin from your back. During this procedure, tissue is taken from the back to the mastectomy site through a surgically created path so it stays attached to the donor location, which keeps the original blood supply intact. - PAP Flap
Another flap is the profunda artery perforator (PAP). This technique uses fat, muscle, and skin tissue from your inner thigh to reconstruct your breast(s). - LTP Flap
While the TRAM flap is one of the more common methods used during reconstruction, sometimes there isn't enough muscle, fat, and skin that can be taken from the abdominal area. In these situations, the LTP flap may be performed, which uses tissue from the lateral thigh. - Composite Flap
Also known as a composite stacked flap, this method takes flaps from several sections of your body to reconstruct the breast.
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Dr. Crofts is an amazing surgeon! I did a fair amount of research before I visited his office. After meeting him and his staff I knew I was in the best place possible for me. The staff were incredibly supportive, thorough, kind and knowledgeable. Everything was explained to me in detail and the staff answered all my questions. From the first day in the office to post op I have been cared for in the best possible manner. My surgery went very well as did my healing process, and my breasts turned out beautiful! I am so happy with the results and I now have more confidence in my body. Dr Crofts is a gifted plastic surgeon who cares about you as a person. I would strongly recommend him and his staff. They are an incredible team!
Dr. Crofts is an amazing surgeon! I did a fair amount of research before I visited his office. After meeting him and his staff I knew I was in the best place possible for me. The staff were incredibly supportive, thorough, kind and knowledgeable. Everything was explained to me in detail and the staff answered all my questions. From the first day in the office to post op I have been cared for in the best possible manner. My surgery went very well as did my healing process, and my breasts turned out beautiful! I am so happy with the results and I now have more confidence in my body. Dr Crofts is a gifted plastic surgeon who cares about you as a person. I would strongly recommend him and his staff. They are an incredible team!
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Benefits of Breast Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction surgeries performed at Aesthetica Plastic Surgery might be done for a few different reasons. Regardless of why you require or would like to have this procedure, our team will work with you to reach outcomes that have you feeling beautiful. Upsides of breast reconstruction at our Lindon, UT facility are:
- Increased view of self
- High success rate, low amount of risks, and lasting outcomes
- Ability to choose between of various reconstructive plans of action
- Getting proportion in the chest
- Fixing visual and medical issues alike
- Taking care of issues from prior surgeries
Ideal Candidates
Reconstruction of the breast(s) is an extremely personalized surgery. Every patient will be required to have an in-depth consultation with Dr. One to create their treatment plan based on their concerns, needs, and suitable options. If you are thinking about breast reconstruction surgery, it is vital that you have realistic expectations for results. While Dr. One aims to create a natural appearance, your newly reconstructed breast(s) may not have the same look, feel, or sensation as your original breast(s). You should get approval from your oncology team to have surgery and talk to Dr. One about other medical conditions that may affect your recovery.
Additional Considerations
While flap procedures are usually successful and a common method used in breast reconstruction surgery, you may be able to recreate your breast(s) with the tissue expansion method. This involves placing a tissue expander under the breast wall and then slowly filling it with saline over the course of 4 – 6 months until the skin is properly stretched. After you choose the flap method or tissue expansion, you may then decide whether you would prefer to use breast implants or a fat transfer to create the shape and volume of the breast(s). After your breast reconstruction surgery, you may want to improve the look with areola and nipple reconstruction. There are several techniques to restore the nipple and areola so that it appears more attractive.
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Reclaim Your Self-Confidence
While the process of breast reconstruction can be lengthy, it is considered one of the most beneficial cosmetic surgeries for our Lindon, UT patients at Aesthetica Plastic Surgery. It may help decrease the physical and emotional impact of breast cancer treatment while also allowing you to restore your self-confidence and figure. If you have breast cancer, have had trauma to the chest, or have a congenital defect that affects the appearance of your breasts, we encourage you to call our Lindon, UT office and make an appointment with Dr. Provider One.