
Breast reconstruction in Miramar Beach
Breast surgeons at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast specialize in advanced breast reconstruction surgery to help restore your comfort and appearance.
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Breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy)This type of surgery is used to remove a tumor, while saving as much of the healthy tissue as possible.
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Delayed or staged reconstructionReconstruction may be done at the same time as your mastectomy or lumpectomy (immediate reconstruction) or in stages after your initial surgery and healing (delayed reconstruction), depending on your treatment plan and preferences.
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Implant-based reconstructionSaline or silicone implants may be used to recreate the breast shape. Implants may be placed immediately after mastectomy or lumpectomy, or in a staged approach. Some patients may need a tissue expander to gradually prepare the area before permanent implants are placed.
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Mastectomy with or without reconstructionA mastectomy is a surgery that removes one of both of the breasts. Some women may choose to have breast reconstruction done at the same time as the mastectomy. Other women may choose to delay the reconstruction, or not to have reconstruction.
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Natural tissue (flap) reconstruction
Known as autologous reconstruction, this type of surgery uses your own tissue to create a more natural-looking result.
Flap options include:
- APEX flap (abdominal perforator exchange)
- DIEP flap (deep inferior epigastric perforator)
- Gluteal flaps
- Natural Tissue
- PAP flap (profunda artery perforator flap)
- SIEA flap (superficial inferior epigastric artery)
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Nipple and areola reconstructionThis type of reconstruction is performed after breast mound reconstruction to restore a more natural appearance. This can be done surgically or through medical tattooing.