Performing breast reconstruction surgery has got to be the most rewarding job as a plastic surgeon. This surgery is generally used to reconstruct a woman’s breast after breast tissue is removed because of cancer. With an array of surgical techniques, the surgeon can choose the method best suited to each patient.
Breast reconstruction patients at Atlanta Plastic & Reconstructive Specialists are cared for by a team led by board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Bahair Ghazi, Dr. John D. Symbas, and Dr. Kendall Brooks. With advanced training from Emory University and the University of Virginia, they bring decades of experience in cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery and a deep understanding of the physical and emotional needs that accompany breast cancer treatment. They work alongside compassionate physician assistants, clinical nurses, and anesthesia professionals who support patients through every stage of their reconstruction journey. Procedures are performed in our AAAHC-accredited surgical center, where safety, privacy, and comfort remain the foundation of every patient experience.
Breast Implants
Breasts affected by cancer can be reconstructed with the placement of saline or silicone-filled implants.
Tissue Expander
A tissue expander is a device that resembles an implant. It is placed in the chest area and gradually filled over a long period to stretch the breast skin and create space in the tissue to accommodate an implant. Eventually, the tissue expander is removed and replaced with a permanent saline or silicone implant.
Oncoplastic Rearrangement
The oncoplastic rearrangement approach involves completely removing the cancerous tumor and tissue and sculpting the remaining breast tissue to restore a normal shape and appearance. The opposite breast is modified — reduced, lifted, or both — to maintain symmetry between the breasts.
Flap Reconstruction
Flap-based reconstruction uses a portion of the patient’s own tissue and muscle to recreate the breast. There are a few different types of flaps:
A latissimus dorsi flap uses muscle, fat, and skin from the patient’s back to reconstruct the breast. The flap is tunneled underneath the skin to the chest, where it is formed into a breast mound. The latissimus dorsi flap remains attached to its donor site in order to maintain its original blood supply.
A transverse rectus abdominis (TRAM) flap uses muscle, fat, and skin from the abdomen to recreate the breast. A TRAM flap may be completely detached and placed on the chest or it may be tunneled underneath the skin and remain attached to its original blood supply.
A transverse rectus abdominis (TRAM) flap uses muscle, fat, and skin from the abdomen to recreate the breast. A TRAM flap may be completely detached and placed on the chest or it may be tunneled underneath the skin and remain attached to its original blood supply.
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Understanding Your Breast Reconstruction Options
Many times, reconstruction is a possibility directly after a mastectomy surgery. Having the surgery right away allows women to avoid the uncomfortable emotional state of having to see themselves without their breasts. There are also a variety of techniques to reconstruct the nipple, with pleasing results. Dependent upon the method and extent of the required reconstruction, more than one procedure may be necessary.
No matter your goal — whether it is to correct naturally misshapen breasts, enhance the size of the breasts, change the look of the breasts after childbearing, alter the breast appearance due to age, or to improve self-esteem — we will help you get your desired results.
For additional information on breast reconstruction, visit the website of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Why Choose Atlanta Plastic & Reconstructive Specialists
Choosing a team for breast reconstruction means entrusting your care to specialists who understand the physical and emotional importance of restoring shape, symmetry, and confidence after breast cancer. Atlanta Plastic & Reconstructive Specialists provides a supportive, expertly guided experience built on compassion, advanced training, and meticulous surgical skill.
Atlanta Plastic & Reconstructive Specialists blends reconstructive mastery with patient-centered care to help individuals reclaim confidence, comfort, and a sense of wholeness after breast cancer.
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