The mastectomy let aftermath Physical and emotional for patients, today it is possible to reconstruct the breast. Depending on cases, reconstruction can be done during the same surgical time aftermath, and in other cases it is advisable past few months.
There are different techniques to reconstruct a breast:
Reconstruction with tissue expanders and breast implants It can offer, in certain cases, excellent results. A expander It is a tissue prosthesis which allows once introduced progressively be filled to cause expansion of the surrounding tissue and create space for a definitive prosthesis.
Breast reconstruction with abdominal flap (TRAM flap) belly tissues are moved to the upper chest area, to create a new breast.
The Dorsi Flap allows to obtain tissue from the back and remove to the chest area to create a new breast. Depending on the amount of tissue and needs, the use of breast implants may be required to achieve the desired volume.
Normally, breast reconstruction arises in 2 or 3 operations:
- Breast reconstruction affected.
- In drooping breasts, changes in the other breast may be necessary to get a good symmetry.
- Replacement expander tissue by a definitive prosthesis.
- Reconstruction of the nipple-areola complex.
