consultations

Any kind of surgery comes with questions and some degree of uncertainty for the patient. Even in the cases of routine procedures that I know are very low risk, I often find myself needing to reassure my patients during their plastic surgery consultation appointments in my office. This is why I always take the time to thoroughly explain each procedure I perform, to both demystify the process and help the patient understand that they are in good hands when they enter my office and my operating room. Today, I wanted to discuss the details of breast reconstruction surgery and what patients can expect from this process.

For anyone unaware, breast reconstruction involves surgically restoring a breast (or breasts) following a breast cancer surgery like a mastectomy, removal of one or both breasts or lumpectomy, removal of a lump. Depending on each patient’s specific circumstance, the procedure can be performed together with the breast cancer surgery or at a later date referred to as delayed breast reconstruction. The process then depends on if the reconstruction will be done with a TRAM flap, using the patient’s own tissue, or with a breast implant and tissue expander. Both options can provide outstanding, long-lasting results. We will discuss all surgical options, expected post-surgery recovery time, and other factors to consider during the breast reconstruction consultation.

In the following video, I go into detail on what my patients can expect once they have decided to undergo breast reconstruction surgery:

I understand that choosing to have breast reconstruction is a big decision that cannot be made lightly. However, I have been performing these procedures for many years and am always happy to see just how powerful the results can be. For more information on breast reconstruction or to schedule a consultation, 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.