Creation of an artificial breast by a plastic surgeon after mastectomy
Reconstruction of the breast or breasts after breast cancer surgery is an option many women choose. There are several approaches for breast reconstruction including the use of implants or tissue donated from other parts of the body such as abdomen, thighs, hips and/or buttocks. The nipple and areola are also reconstructed usually in a separate operation or may be cosmetically tattooed to match the other or original breasts.
The creation or insertion of a breast shape or mound using surgical techniques, after a total mastectomy.
Operation to make a new breast after one has been removed. Can be done by putting in a Breast Implant or by using muscle and skin from the back or abdomen.
Surgical rebuilding of a breast after a mastectomy.
Surgery using an implant or a patient's own tissue to rebuild her breast after mastectomy.
Surgery to rebuild a mound to resemble a breast, using synthetic materials or tissue from other parts of the body, such as muscle from the abdomen or shoulder; a nipple and areola can be reconstructed using a surgical technique or by tattooing.
a surgical procedure designed to reconstruct a woman's breast after mastectomy (the removal of the breast in order to treat breast cancer).
surgery to rebuild a breast mound after a mastectomy.
A surgical procedure that rebuilds a removed breast.
A procedure or series of procedures performed to rebuild a breast mound. Most often performed after the partial complete removal of a breast due to breast cancer.
Surgery to rebuild the shape of the breast after a mastectomy.
a procedure or series of procedures done to rebuild a breast mound; provides breast support; a number of procedures are available: Free microvascular tissue transfer (Free flap) - involves transferring tissue from the buttock area to reconstruct the breast. Implant placement - an implant is placed under the chest muscle to create a breast-like fullness. Skin/muscle flap (tummy flap and back flap) - skin and muscle are transferred from one area of the body to the chest and, when combined with an implant, help reconstruct the breast. Nipple reconstruction - multiple techniques are available for nipple reconstruction. The most common technique utilizes adjacent skin to form the central portion of the nipple areolar complex. The outer areolar portion can be matched to the unaffected side employing tattoo techniques.
Surgery to rebuild the shape of a breast.
A surgical procedure designed to recreate a breast that was lost due to breast cancer, trauma or other disease.
Surgery to rebuild a breast's shape after a mastectomy.
surgery to rebuild a breast after mastectomy with either implants or tissue from another part of the body.
surgery that rebuilds the breast contour after mastectomy. A breast implant or the woman's own tissue is used. If desired, the nipple and areola may also be re-created. Reconstruction can be done at the time of mastectomy or any time later.
Breast reconstruction is the rebuilding of a breast, usually in women. It involves using autologous tissue or prosthetic material to construct a natural-looking breast. Often this includes the reformation of a natural-looking areola and nipple.