Who has reconstructive breast surgery and where is it done?
As soon as a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, she should obtain information regarding her possibilities for reconstruction. The surgeon who performs the mastectomy, the oncologist and the plastic surgeon should communicate with each other in order to develop a strategy that works together smoothly and that will provide the best results possible. The plastic surgeons are specialists. Because of their training (specialists in Plastic, Reparative and Aesthetic Surgery), they possess the technical and aesthetical resources necessary for the reconstruction of a breast with a natural appearance. After assessing the general condition of the patient, the surgeon will inform her with regard to the most adequate options, taking into consideration her age, health, physical and anatomical characteristics as well as her future expectations.
