What is breast reconstruction?

Although breast interventions They have always been related to the increase, elevation and reduction of the breast, there are many other operations that can be performed to improve the figure of the woman. In this case, we are going to explain how the breast reconstruction intervention is.

What is breast reconstruction?

As its name indicates, It is characterized by being the reconstruction of one or both breasts with the aim of improving the physical appearance in order to increase the self-esteem and happiness of the person who suffers it.  

breast reconstruction It can occur when different reasons of very different types occur, but the most common reason why women decide to undergo this intervention Is it because she has suffered from breast cancer? that the shape and appearance of the breasts has changed.

This surgery can be done at the same time as a mastectomy or after healing, but you always have to wait until the cancer has been completely removed. The latter is called delayed reconstruction and can occur in the months and even years after the mastectomy.. In many cases, this reconstruction can help the person cope with the disease thanks to the ability to rebuild the nipple and areola if it cannot be preserved during the mastectomy. Also, surgery of the other breast is included so that they remain the same size and shape.

How is a breast reconstruction performed?

Breast reconstruction, which is always done under general anesthesia, can be done in two ways:

• Immediate. The breast is removed directly, which allows the surgeon to preserve the skin of that breast minus the areola and the nipple, thus being able to achieve a much more aesthetic result. TOIn this way, both implants and the patient's own tissues can be used. It is important to know that this intervention does not affect chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatment.
• Deferred. It is performed once the breast is removed, since, on some occasions, it can happen that at the time of the mastectomy the breast could not be reconstructed and for this reason it must be done later. Like the immediate one, it can be done with the patient's own tissues or with implants. In addition, the aesthetic results of this reconstruction technique are usually inferior to immediate breast reconstruction.

Also, also can be divided into two ways:

• implants. Is characterized because the surgeon places a device to expand the tissue under the skin resulting from the mastectomy or the muscle itself. Once the tissue is healthy and relaxed, it is removed to make way for the implants. It is important to know that implants can be placed in the mastectomy itself. If we refer to the type of implants used in this intervention we highlight:
  1. Silicone breast prostheses
  2. Gel breast implants
  3. Physiological saline breast prostheses

Refering to denture shape and as in the other interventions we highlight:

• Round
• Anatomical

• With natural tissue of the patient. These types of tissues are called flaps, and they can provide the back, thighs, buttocks, abdomen or any other part that can be performed with microsurgery. Two fabrics can be found depending on where you are:
  • Predicted flap. The blood vessels in the area move out of the body up to the chest Thus, as the tissue's own blood supply is left intact, no new attachments to other blood vessels will need to be made when the tissue is moved.
  • Free flap. It is the one where tissue blood supply is cut off it is needed to connect to other vessels in the chest in order to supply blood to the reconstructed chest.

What are the benefits of having a breast reconstruction

Like any physical change that you can make through a surgical intervention, there are different advantages and benefits that it can bring you. Some of them are:

• Confidence boost.
• Body remodeling.
• Increased self-esteem.
• There is no need to worry about it again

In Mamma Surgery We are experts in performing breast reconstruction intervention. So if you have any questions, do not hesitate to write us. We will be happy to help you.