We most commonly use implant or more complex free tissue transfer techniques of breast reconstruction.
What surgical techniques do you use most often for breast reconstruction?
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What implant techniques of breast reconstruction do you use?
We use the single stage or two stage implant reconstruction depending on your situation. The single stage implant reconstruction is usually only possible at the time of mastectomy (called immediate recon ) . This involves insertion of the implant after the breast has been removedContinue reading
What are the free tissue transfer techniques of breast reconstruction?
Free tissue transfer breast reconstruction techniques are where the reconstructed breast is created out of your own tissue only. This tissue is most frequently taken from the abdomen. The tissue is detached from the body with blood vessels attached which are then repaired to bloodContinue reading
What is the combined technique of breast reconstruction?
This is where an implant is used, but it is combined with the use of some of your own tissue (autologous). The most common tissue used is the latissimus dorsi muscle from the back. This is transferred to the mastectomy site and used to helpContinue reading
When is the best time to have breast reconstruction surgery?
Breast reconstruction surgery is sometimes carried out on the same day as the mastectomy (called an immediate reconstruction) or once the mastectomy wound has healed (called a delayed reconstruction). Some patients prefer immediate reconstruction as they combine the breast cancer and reconstruction surgery in oneContinue reading
Will I have any surgery to the other breast?
For women that have had mastectomy of one breast, they will often require surgery to the other breast to gain better symmetry of shape and volume between the two breasts. The surgery to the other breast may be enlargement or reduction +/- breast lift asContinue reading
What is the cause of male gynaecomastia?
Although certain drugs, obesity and medical problems have been linked with male breast overdevelopment, there is no known cause in the vast majority of cases.
Who is appropriate for gynaecomastia surgery?
Gynaecomastia surgery can be very rewarding for patients who are bothered by their overdevelopment of breasts and who: are physically healthy and of relatively normal weight do not smoke or use drugs have realistic expectations from surgery
Should teenage boys wait until they are adult before considering gynaecomastia surgery?
Adolescents may benefit from surgery, although secondary procedures may be needed in the future if breast development is not complete at the time of the procedure.
Will there be scars following gynaecomastia surgery?
Any surgical treatment to correct gynaecomastia will require incisions and while most incision lines are concealed within natural contours of the skin, some may be visible post surgery.