Breast Surgery
Berwick & Mulgrave
Breast surgery relates to several different procedures, this can include enlargement, reduction, reconstruction or correcting any deformities or abnormalities with your breasts.
Breast augmentation is a very common surgery performed by plastic surgeons.
Using implants that are placed inside your breast tissue, you can achieve additional size or shape and change the look of your breasts.
Breast enlargement can be suitable for many women, for a variety of reasons at any stage of your life. If you are thinking about breast surgery, book an appointment to discuss your options and to ask any questions about the procedure.
Breast Services include:
Breast Asymmetry Correction
Breast Implants with Lift
Breast Lift
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Revision
Fat Transfer and Implants
Breast Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction is a procedure that has gained popularity in recent years due to the increasing awareness of breast cancer and its effects on women's bodies. As a plastic surgeon, it is important to understand the various techniques and procedures involved in breast reconstruction to provide the best possible care to your patients.
Breast reconstruction is a surgical procedure that involves rebuilding the breast after a mastectomy or lumpectomy. The goal of breast reconstruction is to restore the breast's shape, size, and symmetry to match the patient's other breast. Breast reconstruction can be performed at the same time as the mastectomy or lumpectomy, or it can be done at a later time.
There are two main types of breast reconstruction: implant-based reconstruction and autologous reconstruction. Implant-based reconstruction involves the use of saline or silicone implants to recreate the breast. Autologous reconstruction involves using the patient's own tissue, usually from the abdomen or back, to rebuild the breast.
Implant Based Reconstruction
Implant-based reconstruction is a popular choice for many patients because it is a simpler procedure with a shorter recovery time. The procedure involves placing a tissue expander in the breast area, which is gradually filled with saline over a period of several weeks or months to stretch the skin and muscle. Once the tissue expander is fully expanded, the implant is placed in the breast.
Common complications of Implant based Breast Reconstruction
Autologous Reconstruction
Autologous reconstruction is a more complex procedure that involves using the patient's own tissue to rebuild the breast. The most common technique is the TRAM flap, which involves taking tissue from the patient's lower abdomen and using it to create the breast. Other techniques include the DIEP flap, which involves taking tissue from the patient's abdomen without removing any muscle, and the latissimus dorsi flap, which involves taking tissue from the patient's back.
Breast reconstruction is an important part of the breast cancer treatment process. It can help women feel more confident and comfortable with their bodies after a mastectomy or lumpectomy. As a plastic surgeon, it is important to understand the various techniques and procedures involved in breast reconstruction to provide the best possible care to your patients.
