Will My Natural Breast Match My Reconstructed Breast?
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Breast reconstruction surgery has the potential to change a woman's life and restore her figure, self-confidence, and more after breast cancer surgery or traumatic injury. While some women may enjoy the secondary benefit of getting more aesthetically pleasing breasts than they previously had, many patients are hoping their reconstructed breasts look as natural and similar to their own breasts as possible. Additionally, those women who are only having one breast reconstructed may have concerns about whether their newly reconstructed breast will match their remaining natural breast.
At Plastic Surgery of Houston, board-certified plastic surgeon and internationally recognized breast reconstruction specialist Dr. Jay Shenaq understands the highly personal and complex nature of breast restoration and is dedicated to utilizing the most advanced techniques and technologies available today to meet the unique needs and goals of patients. Fortunately, modern medicine and technology have made it more possible than ever to achieve dramatically natural-looking outcomes with breast reconstruction.
What are my options for breast reconstruction?
There are several choices for breast reconstruction, each of which comes with a particular set of considerations and prerequisites. At Plastic Surgery of Houston, Dr. Shenaq offers the following types of breast reconstruction surgeries:
- DIEP flap
- SIEA flap
- SGAP flap
- TRAM flap
- Latissimus flap
- Tissue expander and/or implant-based reconstruction
Which type of breast reconstruction should I get?
Because there are numerous and often complex factors that come into play when determining which type of breast reconstruction is right for you, scheduling a consultation with Dr. Shenaq is the first step in understanding your options. Following this consultation, Dr. Shenaq will also collaborate with your other providers and oncology team to formulate a breast reconstruction treatment plan that aligns with your medical and anatomical needs, personal preferences, and other variables in your case.
Do breast reconstruction results look natural?
Again, every woman's experience with breast reconstruction will be unique and will vary based on the type of breast reconstruction performed, the reason for breast reconstruction, the patient's starting anatomy, her overall health and lifestyle, and others. With extensive experience in even the most complex breast reconstruction cases in Houston, Dr. Shenaq has become known for achieving remarkably natural-looking outcomes. Throughout the planning stages of your breast reconstruction, Dr. Shenaq will work closely with you to understand your desired results and will be fully transparent about what results may be possible for you.
Will a reconstructed breast match a natural breast?
If you're facing breast reconstruction on one side only, you may be concerned about whether you'll have a noticeable asymmetry between your breasts. While it may not be possible to achieve perfect symmetry, Dr. Shenaq will use every available approach — including fat grafting, breast lift surgery, nipple reconstruction, and others — to achieve as close as possible of a match between your natural breast vs. reconstructed breast.
Look and feel more like yourself once again with breast reconstruction surgery in Houston, TX
Whether you've always had abnormal breasts, have sustained an injury to the breast, or lost one or both of your breasts due to mastectomy or lumpectomy, our caring team is here to help you learn more about your options for breast reconstruction. Take the first step toward feeling whole again by calling Plastic Surgery of Houston to schedule your private consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon and Houston breast reconstruction specialist Dr. Jay Shenaq today.