What are the basic types of breast reconstruction performed by Dr. Tyrone?
The goal of breast reconstruction is to create a breast mound that matches the remaining normal breast in size and shape. Dr. Tyrone utilizes numerous techniques to achieve this goal. Any breast reconstruction involves the use of an implant or a “flap”. Some techniques of breast reconstruction utilize an implant and a “flap”. “Flaps” used in breast reconstruction are composed of muscle, fat and skin which are transferred from the abdomen or back to the breast. Once the “flap” is transferred to the breast, it is shaped to reconstruct the breast mound. The most common flaps used by Dr. Tyrone are the transverse rectus abdominus myocutaneous flap (TRAM flap) and the latissimus dorsi myocutnaeous flap. The benefit of flap reconstruction of the breast is that a breast mound can often be created without the use of an implant and frequently the entire reconstruction only requires one operation under general anesthesia). Breast reconstruction using expanders and implants is often the easiest i
