Breast Reconstruction

For a woman who has had a mastectomy, losing one or both breasts can be physically and emotionally devastating. Breast reconstruction surgery can restore a woman's feminine curves and enjoy renewed confidence in their body's look and feel.

The creation of a new breast or breasts can dramatically improve self-image, self-confidence and quality of life. Although surgery can give a relatively natural-looking breast, a reconstructed breast will not look or feel exactly the same as the breast that was removed.

Breast reconstruction is a highly individualized procedure. You should do it for your own sake, and never for someone else's desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image.

The Best Candidates for Breast Reconstruction

If you are able to cope well with your diagnosis and treatment, do not have additional medical conditions or other illnesses that may impair healing and have a positive outlook and realistic goals for restoring your breast and body image then this may be good for you.

Breast reconstruction typically involves several procedures performed in multiple stages. It may begin at the same time as mastectomy, or be delayed until you heal from mastectomy and recover from any additional cancer treatments. It's essential that you feel ready for the emotional challenges inherent in breast reconstruction. It may take some time to accept the results of breast reconstruction.