A reconstructed breast can do a reasonable but not perfect job of matching the opposite breast especially if the reconstruction is done with the patient's own tissues rather than an implant. These are complex operations and other variables in the results are related to your own body, the opposite breast, the... more
What does a reconstructed breast look like?
How close can breast reconstruction get to creating a breast that looks real? Does it largely depend on how much tissue has been removed?
3 answers to “What does a reconstructed breast...”
A: Varies substantially
Hello, Breast reconstruction can be difficult when a good deal of tissue has been removed and when radiation and chemotherapy have been required to treat the cancer. At times tissue-based reconstructive options require a great deal of surgery to approach a better-looking breast. Implants can be very limited in... more
A: High variability in breast reconstruction
The results of breast reconstruction run the gamut from very unnatural with hard, visible implants, to very soft and natural using combinations of autogenous flaps and silicone gel implants. Each situation must be taken individually and the results are highly dependent upon individual healing and scarring and... more
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