Breast Implants and Breast Cancer

Farbod Esmailian, MD answers: Breast implants after lumpectomy and radiation?

Do you recommend breast implants after a lumpectomy and radiation? If so, what type of implants and what are the pros and cons of this type of surgery? I had the lumpectomy/radiation a year ago. My breast tissue is soft and most of the discoloration is gone. Are there studies I can read? Thank you.


Farbod Esmailian, MD
1 month ago
By Farbod Esmailian, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

If you are looking to augment the breasts and make them larger and more symmetrical then breast augmentation with implants is an option.  You are at a higher risk for this surgery as others have mentioned but if you have breast tissue on the cancer side and are looking to add volume, then it is possible.

If you are looking for reconstruction your options are implants, using your own tissue to build up the breast or addressing the opposite side by doing a reduction/lift. 

Hope that helps.

Web reference: http://www.feplasticsurgery.com/orange-county-breast-reconstruction-newport
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