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Please Recommend 3 ways to get Natural Looking Breasts After a Partial Mastectomy?

asked 10 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
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Tags: breasts, breast cancer, breast size, mastectomy, natural, natural appearance, options, recommendation, statistics

I am looking for options that will restore my breast's natural appearance after a partial mastectomy. What are the most common procedures?

3 answers to Please Recommend 3 ways to get Natural Looking Breasts After a Partial Mastectomy?

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Breast Reconstruction

“Natural” is a very elusive term for which there are many definitions. There are many different implant options, gel or saline, and the option of a lift if needed. Talk with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who does reconstruction work and explore your options.
Vivek Bansal, MD

Danville Plastic Surgeon
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Reconstruction options after partial mastectomy

There are several options to consider but one overriding issue of importance is whether or not radiation treatment was given, as is common after partial mastectomy for cancer. It is perhaps ironic that often a better result can be obtained by doing a total skin-sparing mastectomy and reconstruction with an implant, but that is not usually a good option after radiation. If the amount of tissue removed was small, then fat transfers could be worth considering. And depending on your preferences,... more
Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Partial Mastectomy Reconstruction Can Be Difficult

There are a few different techniques that can be utilized to acheive a satisfactory outcome after a partial mastectomy. Sometimes this entails shaping the breast tissue that is remaining into a natural but smaller looking breast, and then altering the other side to match. Other times it involves using an implant to replace the lost tissue and balance the breasts out. There are other times when you actually bring a patient's own tissue is from the back or abdomen... more
Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD

Barrington Plastic Surgeon

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