Breast Augmentation and Liposuction Blog - Dr. Bottger

Reconstructing a woman’s breast or breasts following a mastectomy is quite common these days. Many women feel the procedure helps them feel more whole again after the trauma of cancer. Two methods are typically used to restore the breast: implant reconstructions and restorations using the patient’s own tissues.

Implant Type Restorations

Dr. Bottger creates a breast mound by using an implant. Saline or silicone implants are placed under the skin and pectoral muscle to build a new breast.

Restorations with the Woman's Own Tissue

Using tissue from the abdomen, back, buttock or upper thigh, Dr. Bottger creates a new breast in this manner. Abdominal tissue is the most common source, and the procedure is called the T.R.A.M. flap.

Breast reconstruction techniques differ in how complex the procedures are, length of procedure and time until full recovery. Each patient should review these issues with Dr. Bottger so that the most appropriate method can be chosen. Most women find the breast reconstruction procedure very satisfying and a contributing factor to their healing and well being following breast cancer.

If you live in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area and would like to learn more about how you could benefit from breast reconstruction surgery, please contact Dr. Bottger’s office at 610.520.1929 today to schedule an appointment.