As with any surgery, depending on your overall health and habits, your complication profile may vary. In breast reconstruction Toledo, there are a variety of options that fit some patients better than others depending on your heath, history, and goals.
Breast Reconstruction & Revisional Breast Surgery
Breast reconstruction utilizes several plastic surgery techniques to restore a breast to near-normal shape and appearance following mastectomy. In Toledo, Ohio, patients seeking breast reconstruction present with diverse characteristics and experiences. These include recent or remote breast cancer diagnoses. Some individuals express dissatisfaction or discomfort following previous reconstruction procedures. Others face a new breast cancer diagnosis and intend to undergo complete breast reconstruction, either unilaterally or bilaterally. Additionally, some patients opt for breast conservation, undergoing partial mastectomy (lumpectomy), yet aspire to achieve an improved breast size or shape post-surgery. Such patients are excellent candidates for combined tumor removal and oncoplastic breast reshaping techniques during tumor resection procedures.
Dr. Barone’s goal is to rebuild the breast after a partial or total mastectomy, meticulously crafting a breast that perfectly aligns with each patient’s desires. With expertise in correcting and enhancing previous reconstruction procedures, Dr. Barone addresses each patient’s needs with precision and utmost care.
THE PROCEDURE
What It Treats
The reasons for considering breast reconstruction or surgery can vary, such as the complete absence of the breast following a mastectomy, disfigurement after a partial mastectomy, or discomfort and poor aesthetic outcome after prior reconstruction. It may also treat individuals with a new breast cancer diagnosis, who are planning to have the removal of all breast tissue, or those planning a partial mastectomy or lumpectomy and aim to combine tumor removal with reshaping or reduction of overall breast tissue through oncoplastic surgery. Additionally, individuals who experience asymmetry, unnatural appearance, pain, or complications from previous breast surgery may also consider breast reconstruction.
How It Works
Breast reconstruction surgery is a complex and challenging procedure that requires the expertise of a highly skilled plastic surgeon like Dr. Barone at EVOLV Plastic Surgery. The surgery typically involves using various techniques to rebuild a breast that has been removed or disfigured due to cancer. It can be done immediately after mastectomy or delayed until a later time. Depending on the patient’s unique needs, the surgeon may use tissue from other body parts, such as the abdomen, back, or buttocks, or implant a breast prosthesis to restore the natural shape and size of the breast. Nipple and areola reconstruction may also be included in the process. The reconstruction involves multiple surgeries and can take several months. Opting for breast reconstruction surgery can provide women with a sense of closure and help restore their self-esteem and confidence after a traumatic experience.
Benefits
Benefits include improved quality of life after a cancer diagnosis, decreased discomfort after prior breast reconstruction, improved cosmetic outcome following failed reconstruction efforts, and the option for reconstruction with or without an implant. Treatment options include tissue expander or tissue flap reconstruction after partial or total mastectomy. Additionally, improved contour and aesthetic outcomes can be achieved using FDA-approved and state-of-the-art techniques such as tissue expanders, implants, tissue flaps, and fat grafting. Natural breast reconstruction using FDA-approved cohesive gel implants is also available when appropriate.
OVERVIEW
Treatment Time
2.5 – 3.5 hours
Recovery Time
3 – 4 weeks
Anesthetic Type
General
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I a good candidate for breast reconstruction surgery in Toledo?
How do I find a surgeon that is familiar and experienced with breast reconstruction surgery?
It is important that your breast reconstructive surgeon can offer all forms of breast reconstruction in Toledo to be sure that you are being offered all options in breast reconstruction equally. It is imperative that you look at your surgeon’s training history. Surgeons not seeking advanced training after their plastic surgery residency do not have the expertise to offer all the complex nuances of this vast field. Dr. Barone is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has completed advanced fellowship certification in all areas of aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery. Dr. Barone has also been a clinical investigator and published research papers on breast surgery, breast implants and biomaterials, and reconstruction.
Is breast reconstruction surgery or revision surgery covered by insurance?
The great majority of surgery can be covered by your medical insurance. While some of the more advanced procedures are not easily covered, we will do our best in every case to make sure the surgery you desire can be covered. If you have any questions, we have billing and insurance specialists in our office and consultants we work with daily to optimize your coverage options.
I had a prior breast reconstruction and I am not happy and have chronic pain. Can you help?
Much of our time is spent with revision breast reconstruction in Toledo. This often requires reversing what has previously been done to eliminate pain or discomfort, removing implants, repositioning implants, and sometimes performing revisional breast reconstruction to improve your aesthetic result or make you feel better.
What is the usual recovery time after breast reconstruction surgery?
Recovery or downtime after breast reconstruction or revisional breast surgery will depend on the surgical technique, position of the implant (sub muscular or sub glandular) and patient age and this should be individualized. It is helpful to remember that ‘recovery’ is a process and goes through stages. At EVOLV Plastic Surgery, we have found that extensive patient preoperative teaching and education, specific supplements for healing, post-operative lymphatic and sound wave massage, and LED phototherapy can significantly reduce downtime and improve the recovery experience after breast surgery. Our professional staff will review expected recovery times with you to assist with your post procedure planning.
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