Reconstruction - Breast Cancer Case #97

Procedures Performed

• Reconstruction - Breast Cancer

This patient from near Austin, Texas came to our doctors at the Round Rock, Texas plastic surgery practice for breast reconstruction after being diagnosed with breast cancer and learning that she was going to have to undergo a mastectomy. Understandably, this is very emotional time and our doctors and staff pride themselves in helping to empower breast reconstruction patients while also teaching them about the options they have to restore their breasts after cancer surgery.

During her consultation with our doctor spent about an hour teaching her about the various types of breast reconstruction surgeries that are available. The doctor showed her where incisions are placed, and talked in detail about her recovery. He worked with her general surgeon to arrange a time for initial surgery and then he admitted her to the hospital for a few days after surgery.

Her breast reconstruction involved three stages: initially an expander was placed at the time of mastectomy, after expanding her breasts over about two months the expanders were removed and a silicone breast implant was placed, two months after this nipples were reconstructed.

While this patient chose a very alternative approach to areolar tattooing the results are still unique and beautiful. Most patients opt for an areolar tattoo that most closely matched their native breast.

Overall the size and shape of her reconstructed breasts fit her body very well and she is tremendously happy to have both her new breasts and her feminine shape for the years ahead.

If you're interested in finding out what results are possible for you, request a complementary consultation online, or call our Austin area plastic surgery office at (512) 244-1444. Our doctors provide all types of breast surgery including: breast reconstruction, breast augmentation and breast enhancement surgery including breast lift (mastopexy) and breast reduction for patients located in Austin, Texas and neighboring Texas communities like Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, and Pflugerville.

Gender:	Female