Before & After

BREAST RECONSTRUCTION
● Immediate or Delayed
Breast Reconstruction
● Reconstructive Timeline
● DIEP Flap
● PAP Flap
● Tissue Expanders & Implants
● Direct to Implant
● Lumpectomy Reconstruction
ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES
● Nipple Reconstruction
● Symmetry Surgery
● Breast Fat Grafting
● Revision Surgery
● Lymphedema Surgery
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
● Choosing Not to Have
Reconstruction
● Young Women with Breast
Cancer
● Patients with High BMI
● BRCA 1 & BRCA 2
● Advanced Breast Cancer
BREAST CANCER
● Lumpectomy or Mastectomy
● Skin Sparing Mastectomy
● Nipple Sparing Mastectomy
● Prophylactic Mastectomy
● Radiation Therapy
● Chemotherapy
● Hormone Therapy

The decision about whether or not to have breast reconstruction after cancer is an important one and requires significant thought. There is a lot to consider in a short time, which can be overwhelming. To make the decision easier, consider of breast reconstruction one question at a time:
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Do you want breast reconstruction?
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If you want breast reconstruction, do you want it at the same time as your mastectomy, or at a later time?
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What type of reconstruction do you want?
The articles on the left, along with a consultation with Dr. Dec, will help you answer these questions.
BREAST RECONSTRUCTION
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