Breast Reconstruction Before & Afters
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A partial or full mastectomy can be a physically and emotionally traumatic experience. Through state-of-the-art breast reconstruction Fairfield County plastic surgeon Dr. Fredric Newman can fashion you new, natural-looking and natural-feeling breasts.
Breast reconstruction can recreate the breast after mastectomy with natural-looking results. As the result of major advances in cosmetic surgery over the last several years, reconstructive breast surgery can create breasts that both look and feel natural for women who have undergone a mastectomy. Depending on your particular situation, breast reconstruction surgery can be performed at the same time as a mastectomy or at a later time. Breast reconstruction is a permanent cosmetic enhancement that can rebuild your body and your self-esteem. During your Fairfield County breast reconstruction consultation, Dr. Newman can help you understand your surgical options and make the decision that is right for you.
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For this type of breast reconstruction surgery, Dr. Newman will transplant excess skin, muscle, and fat from the lower abdominal area to the breast site.
The abdominal area will be stitched closed, leaving a horizontal scar. (As such, tram flap reconstruction also allows the abdomen to be simultaneously tightened, similar to an abdominoplasty or tummy tuck.) The excess tissue taken from the abdomen forms the new breast. As TRAM flap breast reconstruction is a major surgical procedure, several days of hospitalization are required.
Latissimus flap breast reconstruction involves the creation of a flap on the patient’s back. Dr. Newman will rotate the latissimus dorsi muscle forward, along with excess fat and skin, and position it at the breast site. At this point, a breast implant will be placed under the flap, and the back and breast will be stitched closed. The latissimus flap breast reconstruction is considered major surgery and generally requires several days of hospitalization.
Some discomfort is usually experienced while the breast heals after the Fairfield County breast reconstruction procedure, though this can be alleviated with medication.
Patients who have undergone breast reconstruction surgery generally feel much more comfortable within about two weeks, and normal daily activities can typically be resumed within four to six weeks. Dr. Newman and his Fairfield County plastic surgery staff are committed to restoring your body and your emotional well-being. With compassion, professionalism and expertise, Dr. Newman is dedicated to giving you breasts that look and feel as natural as possible.
For implant reconstruction, an expander will be placed below the chest muscles and will be periodically injected with saline. These injections will take place over several weeks, in which time the overlying skin will expand. Dr. Newman will then remove the expander and replace it with a breast implant.
Dr. Fredric Newman's extensive training and experience in plastic surgery began at Yale College, and he completed his general surgical training at Harvard Medical School. He has performed thousands of procedures during his career and is affiliated with a number of top-tier universities and professional associations, including:
To schedule a consultation at our Darien, CT, plastic surgery center, contact us online, or call our office (203) 656-9999.
Dr. Newman and his team will continue to provide safe, comfortable, world-class care thanks to their private, free-standing surgical facility. We are here to help you get answers to your questions, plan appointments safely and securely, and eliminate wait times. Consultation over video chat and Skype are available. Schedule your consult today.
