BREAST RECONSTRUCTION

The removal of one or both breasts due to breast cancer or other disease is not only a physical loss but also a severe emotional one. A woman's self-esteem, her sense of self, and her femininity are also lost. Reconstruction of the breast replaces not just the breast but everything else as well.

In many cases those feelings of loss can be avoided entirely by reconstructing the breast at the same time as the mastectomy itself. The patient is thereby spared the emotional upheaval of losing a breast, and instead awakens after her mastectomy with a newly created breast mound. It is not surprising therefore that breast reconstruction is one of the most rewarding of all plastic surgical procedures.

Post-mastectomy reconstruction is not a simple procedure however. There are often many options to consider and the specific surgical technique depends on a myriad of factors.

Dr. Hainer will perform a detailed examination and discuss with you the various options available taking into consideration your individual case, expectations, and desires.