Breast Reconstruction Surgery in Dallas, TX

The breasts are an integral part of being a woman. Losing one or both breasts due to breast cancer or an accident can leave a woman feeling less than a whole. This can sap self-confidence and seriously damage a person’s body image. Dallas plastic surgeon, Dr. Matthew J. Trovato will rebuild the breasts, returning confidence and self-assurance. Plus, it makes a woman feel better in her clothes and out in public. Dr. Trovato is very experienced at breast reconstruction surgery in Dallas

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The most common method used in breast reconstruction is skin expansion combined with implant insertion. This is done by placing a balloon expander beneath both the skin and muscle of the breast where reconstruction is to be done. Once the expander has been inserted, the saline solution is injected through a tiny valve placed under the skin over the next few weeks. While the expander is filled, the skin stretches to adjust to the new breast.

Dr. Trovato, after consulting with you, may choose to leave the expander in place or to have it replaced with a permanent breast implant. The final phase of the procedure involves reconstructing the areola and nipple. Another approach to breast reconstruction is the creation of a flap using skin tissue from other areas of the body. If the flap is not large enough to create a new breast, an implant may be placed beneath it. The use of the skin flap makes the newly-reconstructed breast appear and feel more natural. It also eliminates the risks that come with silicone implants. However, this breast reconstruction technique can create more scarring and requires a longer recovery period.

Aside from the common complications involved in any surgical procedure, breast reconstruction carries with it the risk of infection around the implant and capsular contracture, where the scar tissue surrounding the implant tightens.