Being diagnosed with breast cancer can be overwhelming and you may not be sure what your next options are. The same goes for having just gone through a mastectomy. You may not be aware of what your next options are for breast reconstruction or what you might be able to expect from the process. Pre-pectoral breast reconstruction helps rebuild your breast and leaves you feeling comfortable with the way that you look again. Dr. Anke Young, Dr. Mary Pronovost, and Dr. Christine Hodyl in Trumbull, CT, and Garden City, NY, can explain what pre-pectoral breast reconstruction is and how it can help you feel your best again.
Understanding Pre-Pectoral Breast Reconstruction
When you’re looking to rebuild your breasts after a mastectomy or breast cancer diagnosis, you want to make sure that you’re making the best choice for the results you want. Some people tend to complain about tightness in the chest when implants are placed over the pectoral muscle and over time, changes to the muscles can make them spread further apart.
To get the best results possible, your plastic surgeon in Trumbull, CT, and Garden City, NY, may recommend pre-pectoral breast reduction. This works best if you haven’t had breast cancer removed from the nipple region or you aren’t able to undergo breast reconstruction with your own breast tissue.
With this method of reconstruction, the implant is placed over the muscle instead of flat against the pectorals. This helps create a more natural appearance and can reduce any pain that may be associated with the procedure. The muscle doesn’t need to be cut and the implant is placed directly under the skin. This also helps reduce interference with any hobbies and exercise regimens you may maintain.
Contact Our Plastic Surgeon Today
Make sure you feel happy with your chest. Contact Dr. Anke Young, Dr. Mary Pronovost, and Dr. Christine Hodyl at Constructive Plastic Surgery in Trumbull, CT, and Garden City, NY, to learn about pre-pectoral breast reconstruction and how it can help you. Call for more information today at (516) 742-3404.