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 removed and often requires the use of a skin substitute material placed under the chest muscle to help protect the implant.
The two stage implant reconstruction uses a temporary implant placed under the muscle which is gradually expanded to stretch the tissues over several months and is then exchanged for a long term implant during a second operation.