What Is The Difference Between Breast Rearrangement & Breast Reconstruction?

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.