Minas Chrysopoulo

Here's a great infographic summarizing the breast reconstruction options available these days:Some additional important points:"Immediate" vs "delayed" breast reconstruction simply describes when the breast reconstruction process begins. The benefits of immediate reconstruction (same time as the mastectomy) include avoiding the experience of living without a breast, less scarring and better cosmetic results (especially when combined with nipple-sparing mastectomy ). Fat grafting is also frequently used in combination with any of the above techniques to address contour deformities, hide implant rippling, add volume, or simply make the results more "natural".Unfortunately, many of the above procedures are not offered by all plastic surgeons. Dr C*****Dr Chrysopoulo is a breast reconstruction surgeon in San Antonio, TX, specializing in the DIEP flap and other state-of-the-art breast reconstruction procedures.

Breast reconstruction makes women whole again after breast cancer. It restores something that nature provided but cancer has taken away

Breast implant rupture is a risk associated with both saline and silicone implants, whether they are placed for cosmetic augmentation or breast reconstruction. In the case of a saline implant, a rupture is very easy to detect

If you've had several previous abdominal surgeries and are considering DIEP flap breast reconstruction, a CT angiogram may be recommended by your plastic surgeon. A CT angiogram (CTA) is a special type of CT scan that examines the blood vessels in the abdomen to determine if they are intact and able to be used for DIEP flap reconstruction