Implant-Based Reconstruction

When it comes to breast reconstruction after a mastectomy, choosing the right option is essential for both physical and emotional well-being. DIEP (deep inferior epigastric perforator) flap surgery is a cutting-edge approach that uses your own tissue, offering unique benefits over traditional breast implants.  This blog explores why DIEP flap surgery may be preferable for some patients. If […]

The first stage of breast reconstruction entails adding a tissue expander or implant after the mastectomy if receiving an immediate reconstruction. Some women may opt for delayed reconstruction. At one point during this multi-surgery rebuilding, implant removal may be requested or required. What should you expect during and after the implant removal process? Here is an overview

After mastectomy surgery, women often choose to undergo breast reconstruction surgery. When the surgery is not performed along with the mastectomy, they may have tissue expanders set in place to make room for implants in the future. Here is what you should know What Are Tissue Expanders? A tissue expander is essentially a temporary, empty breast implant

If you have breast asymmetry after a lumpectomy, an implant-based reconstruction might not be necessary. At The Breast Center Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery, our board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeons have helped countless women restore their shape without breast implants. 1. Fat Grafting Can Fill Mild to Moderate Dents If you have a dented area around

You don’t have to live with the choices you made during your first implant-based breast reconstruction. For example, you can decide to change your implant type. These days, silicone implants are far more popular than saline ones, and lots of women are making the switch. Our board-certified plastic surgeons can help you love your results

Implants remain the most common method of rebuilding breasts after mastectomy surgery. However, that does not mean they are well-understood by prospective reconstruction patients. Our board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeons want you to have the information you need. Here, we debunk some of the most common myths about implant-based reconstruction. Myth: Breast Implants Look Unnatural