What is Reconstructive Breast Surgery?
Breast reconstruction offers hope for a woman losing her breast to cancer. Reconstruction can often be performed at the same time as the mastectomy, beginning the process of restoration and healing. Depending on health conditions, however, a mastectomy patient may have to wait before undergoing reconstructive surgery. Whether Breast Reconstruction is done immediately or on a delayed basis, this surgery holds much promise that the post-operative breast can match the natural breast again. The Beast Reconstruction Surgery Procedure When reconstructive surgery is performed simultaneously with the mastectomy, Dr. Cambre will discuss your surgical options, as well as the risks and alternatives to each option. This may include the two-stage approach, inserting a tissue expander at the first operation, followed months later by replacement of the expander with a permanent silicone breast implant, or the use of your own tissues to reconstruct the breast mound in one stage. Dr. Cambre will work w
