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What Will My Breast Look Like After a Lumpectomy?

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A lumpectomy procedure is designed to help women with breast cancer remove cancerous or other abnormal tissue from the breast. Unlike a mastectomy, a lumpectomy is considered breast-conserving surgery since only a portion of the affected breast is removed. While it may be considerably less invasive than a mastectomy, lumpectomy surgery comes with its own aesthetic factors to consider for prospective patients. Chief among them is what the breast will look like following their surgery.

Every woman is different. The final results of a lumpectomy depend on a series of factors that are unique to every individual patient including the size of their breast, the volume of tissue that is removed, and more. For instance, smaller breasts may be more susceptible to indentations that may affect the look of the breast after a lumpectomy. Additionally, for women who undergo radiation treatments after their lumpectomy, there is a chance that their treatment can lead to denting in the breast. While these effects can occur after a lumpectomy, most patients are extremely satisfied with the final results of their procedure in my experience.

Additionally, breast reconstruction surgery can be performed to fully restore the breast if needed after a lumpectomy. Check out the video below where I discuss in more detail what patients can expect following their lumpectomy procedure:

I hope you found this information helpful and reassuring. In addition to everything else on their plate, women with breast cancer shouldn’t have to worry about how their breasts will look following a lumpectomy. For more information or to speak in-depth about your options, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, to schedule a plastic surgery consultation. And don’t forget to follow me on Facebook and Twitter for additional plastic surgery tips, news, and more.

Breast Reconstruction: Direct to Implant

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Board certified cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Franklyn Elliott frequently discusses breast reconstruction in his blogs as it’s one of his passions.   Many women who have had breast cancer removal surgery may opt for breast reconstruction to restore their breast(s) to more natural proportions after a mastectomy (breast removal) or lumpectomy.

With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Elliott regularly attends plastic surgery conferences to teach other surgeons the most advanced breast reconstruction techniques. Dr. Elliott understands that every woman’s body is unique and encourages each patient to learn about their breast reconstruction options before surgery.

One option for breast reconstruction surgery is “direct to implant” post mastectomy which is a single-step technique that allows for a breast implant to be inserted immediately following breast cancer removal.  Also known as oncoplastic surgery, Dr. Elliott is excited about performing direct to implant breast reconstruction because it allows patients to avoid tissue expanders.  However, this is assuming that the patient’s skin will immediately accept the implant. It is important to note that for patients who do not have enough healthy breast tissue, it may be necessary to use an expander first to make room for an implant.

When performing breast reconstruction surgery with implants, Dr. Elliott often recommends smooth implants with a high profilefor patients who’ve lost their breast(s) and have no remaining natural breast tissue.  This type of implant tends to yield more natural post-mastectomy reconstructive results.

To learn more about breast reconstruction options available, please call our office to schedule a consultation. Be sure to follow Dr. Elliott on Facebook, Twitter, and Google + for the latest reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery news and information.