When faced with a life-changing decision to have a mastectomy and breast reconstruction, many women can feel overwhelmed with all of the options. At Snyder Plastic Surgery at The Breast and Body Center, we offer women breast reconstruction with saline or silicone implants or their own natural fat tissues from a donor site.
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Surgical Technique
The most common breast reconstructive technique our board-certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Ned Snyder IV, performs is implant-based reconstruction. Many patients are good candidates for breast implant reconstruction, especially when that patient is not a candidate for a flap reconstruction or is she wants a shorter recovery period.
Tissue Expander
Implant-based reconstruction is typically a multi-step process. After the mastectomy is completed, an inflatable, temporary implant called a tissue expander is placed in the breast pocket. The tissue expander is gradually inflated over a 3-month period in the office until it is filled to an adequate size. Dr. Snyder will determine if the tissue expander step of your reconstruction is necessary to achieve your aesthetic goals.
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Breast Implant Reconstruction Step-by-Step
Before
Before undergoing breast implant reconstruction, you will collaborate with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals involved in the strategic planning of your mastectomy and implant-based reconstruction. The planning process involves several consultations to discuss the timing of reconstruction, the type and size of implants, and any additional procedures needed to achieve the desired aesthetic outcome. Additionally, you will undergo a thorough medical evaluation to ensure you are a suitable candidate for surgery and to address any underlying health conditions.
During
Implant-based breast reconstruction surgery lasts 1 – 2 hours in addition to the time your general surgeon will need for the mastectomy. Dr. Snyder will insert a breast implant of saline or silicone (with a fixed volume) once your general surgeon has finished removing your natural breast tissue. Unless you have a nipple-sparring mastectomy, your nipple and areola will also be removed. A nipple reconstruction can take place after the mastectomy and reconstruction heals and will be scheduled at a later date and time determined by Dr. Snyder.
If you require a tissue expander, it will be inserted into your reconstructed breast. The expander will incrementally get larger with weekly visits to our office for injections of saline solution until the desired size is met. Then, you will have another surgery to have the expander taken out and replaced with an implant.
After
Having a shorter recovery period is often one of the best advantages of the implant-based breast reconstruction. You will need to return to Snyder Plastic Surgery at The Breast and Body Center within 7 days of discharge for a follow-up appointment. Following all directives in drain and wound care, pain management, and limiting your physical activities is important. Please call our office for further instructions if you have questions or concerns.
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Schedule a consultation at Snyder Plastic Surgery to begin your journey toward the right breast reconstruction procedure. During your consultation, Dr. Snyder will help you decide which procedure is right for you and explain the various surgical options available, including the benefits and potential risks of each. Our dedicated team is committed to providing personalized and compassionate care and guiding the communities of Austin, Cedar Park, Waco, Temple, and Georgetown, TX, every step of the way.
