breast reconstruction

BREAST RECONSTRUCTION

Breast reconstruction includes a group of procedures designed to restore the shape and volume of your breasts after a mastectomy or lumpectomy.

2 to 3 hours

Outpatient or inpatient

regional or general

48 to 72 hours of rest. 1-2 weeks to return to normal activities

1 year after the first surgery.

Breast implants with smooth high cohesive silicone, or polyurethane implants.
Post operative bra

Goal

Breast reconstruction includes a group of procedures designed to restore the shape and volume of your breasts after a mastectomy or lumpectomy (partial mastectomy).

Indications

This surgery is indicated for you in the following cases: To improve your self-esteem after a mastectomy procedure. to improve symmetry if only one of your breasts was affected. To allow the use of low-cut clothing and/or bathing suits. There are basically two options for reconstruction: using implants and using your own tissues (skin, fat and muscle). Reconstruction usually includes more than one procedure.

Differentiators

To improve your self-esteem after a mastectomy procedure.
To improve symmetry if only one of your breasts was affected.
To allow the use of low-cut clothing and/or bathing suits.

breast reconstruction