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Breast Reconstruction vs Breast Rearrangement: What’s The Difference?

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In any aspect of life, it’s always nice to have options. This is especially true for women who have undergone surgery like a lumpectomy to treat breast cancer, and should not have to settle for anything less than their ideal surgical path to rebuilding their breast contour if they choose to do so. This is why I perform a variety of different breast reconstruction procedure techniques, as well as breast rearrangement surgery. While these procedures are both outstanding and provide their own unique benefits, they differ in some key ways that anyone interested should know about.I

Breast reconstruction involves using either a breast implant (or implants) or the patient’s own natural tissue to reestablish a new breast after breast cancer surgery. These are the most common types of this procedure, and my team and I have had remarkable success with them over the years. However, breast rearrangement surgery can be an interesting alternative for women who still have healthy breast tissue remaining after their lumpectomy surgery. During the procedure, the tissue in the affected breast is carefully re-shaped to refill the area affected by the lumpectomy. This method may be especially helpful for women with larger natural breasts and more healthy tissue to work with. The other breast is then slightly reduced as needed to provide symmetry to the new breast contour.

In the video below, I go into specific detail on breast rearrangement surgery, how it can help women after breast cancer, and how it differs from breast reconstruction procedures:

Regardless of which procedure method the patient chooses, I have seen firsthand how beneficial and comforting these procedures can be in a woman’s journey back to normalcy after breast cancer. Being able to provide patients with multiple procedure options like this is a big reason why I’ve been named a Top Doctor in Atlanta for over 20 years. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation today, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. You can also follow along with me on Facebook for additional plastic surgery tips, videos, news, and much more.

What Are The Benefits of Breast Rearrangement Surgery?

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Breast reconstruction surgery can take many forms. For anyone unaware, I perform breast reconstruction procedures to help rebuild the breast(s) after a woman undergoes a lumpectomy or mastectomy to treat breast cancer. In some cases, women who undergo a lumpectomy may benefit from undergoing breast rearrangement instead of a more traditional breast reconstruction procedure. For anyone unfamiliar with this outstanding procedure option, I wanted to discuss the benefits of breast rearrangement surgery.

Unlike breast reconstruction which utilizes either breast implants or the patient’s own natural tissue to rebuild the breast following surgery, breast rearrangement only utilizes the remaining tissue that is left in the breast area following a lumpectomy to restore fullness to the affected breast. As long as the patient has enough remaining healthy breast tissue to successfully undergo rearrangement surgery, the procedure option can provide some unique benefits that some women may prefer.

In the video below, I go into detail on breast rearrangement surgery and the benefits that it can provide women after undergoing breast cancer surgery:

In some cases to help retain breast symmetry after breast cancer, breast rearrangement can be accompanied by a breast lift or breast reduction procedure. Offering these kinds of options allows each of my patients to more successfully find the procedure that will most help them feel like themselves again following breast cancer. For more information on breast rearrangement or breast reconstruction, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, to schedule your plastic surgery consultation today. And don’t forget to follow along with me on Facebook for additional plastic surgery tips, news, videos, and more.

What Is The Difference Between Breast Rearrangement & Breast Reconstruction?

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After breast cancer surgery like a lumpectomy, it’s totally understandable not to immediately want to undergo any additional procedures. However, breast reconstruction surgery is often a highly beneficial and comforting step in a woman’s journey back into a normal life following breast cancer. I personally perform many different breast reconstruction methods that all offer their own unique benefits. However, I also perform breast rearrangement surgery for women who have undergone a lumpectomy. Keep reading for more information on the differences between breast rearrangement and breast reconstruction surgery.

During breast reconstruction, I am able to use either breast implants or the patient’s own natural tissue to restore what was lost following their breast cancer procedure. Breast rearrangement differs from this by only utilizing the remaining tissue that is left in the breast area following a lumpectomy. The desired effect is to restore fullness to the affected breast. Unlike breast reconstruction, the patient must have enough remaining healthy breast tissue to successfully undergo rearrangement surgery. In many cases, I may also recommend pairing breast rearrangement with breast reduction or a breast lift in one or both breasts to achieve a more symmetrical breast contour.

In the following video, I discuss breast rearrangement surgery in more detail to explain how it can help women after their breast cancer surgery:

I pride myself on offering my patients as many procedure options as possible. Having options allows each patient to more successfully find the right surgical path to help them achieve their aesthetic goals and finally feel like themselves again following their battle with breast cancer. To learn more about your potential surgical options, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, today. And don’t forget to follow along with me on Facebook for additional plastic surgery tips, videos, news, and more.

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