Breast reconstruction
Breast reconstruction is most often consequent on ablation of the breast, either partially (tumorectomy) or totally (mammectomy), in cases of malignant pathology.
Depending on the situation, reconstruction will make use of breast implants, lipostructure techniques (micro-graft of fat cells) or skin flaps.
The restoration of breast symmetry and the reconstruction of areola and nipple will be attended to at a later stage.
The aim of mammary reconstruction is to rehabilitate the breast’s social dimension, i.e. to restore the normal appearance of “décolleté” and recover a distinctly feminine silhouette.
Process data
| Sedation: | local or general |
| Treatment: | ambulatory, or 1 night in clinic |
| Recovery: | swelling and bruising possible |
| Convalescence: | 1 to 2 days |
| Results: | immediate, fully established after 6 months |
Dr. Dudrap's expertise
Breast reconstruction must be reliable to ensure good healing and a marked aesthetic benefit. Breast reconstruction techniques being numerous, the advantages and drawbacks of each will be examined.
Lipostructure (micro-graft of fat cells) offers the advantages of providing identical content, improving skin quality and trophicity as well as making secondary adjustments, where necessary, easy to complete.