Breast cancer and reconstruction - Part 2

Breast reconstruction is a procedure by which, after mastectomy, the breast or breasts of the patients undergoing surgery is rebuilt. This can be done during or after mastectomy, but there is little awareness among the women and even the cancer patients. Even after years of undergoing cancer surgery, breast reconstruction can be done.

Before going into the details, know that early detection of cancer is very important, and thus we recommend everyone go with regular screenings. Search with options like "oncologist near me" and find the best to get your screenings or treatments done.

Our plastic surgery specialists answer some of the important questions about breast reconstruction surgery and how it can help cancer patients.

1.      What is oncoplastic breast surgery, and how is it done?

This is a type of surgery that combines both the techniques of plastic surgery and breast surgery. Using this procedure, you can provide better aesthetic results for the patient undergoing the mastectomy procedure. There are two types in this:

·         Volume displacement technique: After removing the tumour and some of the surrounding healthy tissues from the breast there will a cavity present. The breast shape is remodelled to look normal or similar to the other breast's symmetry using this breast reconstruction technique.

·         Volume replacement surgery: If it is a small breast or rearranging the tissues inside the breast is not possible, volume replacement surgery is done. In this technique, tissues from other body parts, like from the back, are removed and then filled in the breast cavity.

Planning is the most important part of oncoplastic breast surgery. The oncologist and oncoplastic surgeon discuss all the possible options with the patient and then decide on the method. There are custom-made flaps that can be done according to the type of tumour and the patient's breast size.

Also Read: The Difference between Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery

If you want to learn more about breast reconstruction techniques and how it can benefit the cancer patient, then watch the full video at https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=266845055140999

Kauvery Hospital

70% of women who undergo breast cancer surgery do not know that a breast reconstruction is an option. Also, there aren't many institutions with experienced oncoplastic surgeons who can carry out the technique perfectly.  In Kauvery Hospital, we offer premium treatments with the best oncoplastic surgeons and cancer specialists in Chennai.

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