{"id":45471,"date":"2025-11-26T15:33:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T15:33:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/looknatural.gr\/breast-reconstruction-after-mastectomy\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T06:41:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T06:41:51","slug":"breast-reconstruction-after-mastectomy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/looknatural.gr\/en\/breast-reconstruction-after-mastectomy\/","title":{"rendered":"Breast Reconstruction (After Mastectomy)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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BREAST RECONSTRUCTION (AFTER MASTECTOMY)<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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What is Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Breast reconstruction after mastectomy is now an integral part of the comprehensive treatment of breast cancer. It is a reconstructive procedure that goes beyond aesthetics, as it has a profound impact on a woman\u2019s psychology, enhancing her self-confidence and overall well-being.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What is the purpose of Breast Reconstruction and which patients does it concern?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Breast reconstruction involves the recreation of the breast that was removed after a partial or total mastectomy. Its purpose is to replace the skin, breast gland, and nipple that were removed, ultimately aiming to create a new breast that is in symmetry with the healthy breast.<\/p>\n

Most patients who have undergone or are about to undergo mastectomy\u2014either due to cancer or prophylactically (based on genetic criteria)\u2014are suitable candidates for reconstruction.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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When can Breast Reconstruction be performed?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Reconstruction can be performed at two different time points:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Immediate Reconstruction:
Performed at the same time as the mastectomy. The main advantage is that the woman wakes up from surgery with a new breast already in place, avoiding the psychological impact of amputation.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Delayed Reconstruction:
Performed at a later stage, weeks, months, or even years after mastectomy and completion of all related treatments. It is usually chosen when chemotherapy or radiotherapy is required.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What are the main techniques for Breast Reconstruction?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The decision for breast reconstruction is highly personal and offers significant benefits:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Psychological uplift: Improves mood, boosts self-confidence, and reduces anxiety and the feeling of loss.
\u2022 Improved body image: Restores natural balance and symmetry, allowing comfortable movement and clothing without external prostheses.
\u2022 Long-term solution: Unlike external prosthetics, surgical reconstruction provides a permanent result.
\u2022 Oncological safety: The procedure does not increase the risk of cancer recurrence nor negatively affect the clinical course or survival.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What are the advantages of Breast Reconstruction?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The decision for breast reconstruction is a deeply personal one with important benefits:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Psychological uplift: Improves mood, enhances self-confidence, and reduces anxiety and the feeling of mutilation.
\u2022 Improved body image: Restores natural balance and symmetry, allowing the woman to dress and move comfortably without the need for external prostheses.
\u2022 Long-term solution: Provides a permanent result compared to external prosthetic options.
\u2022 Oncological safety: Does not increase the risk of disease recurrence or negatively impact prognosis or survival.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Can removal and reconstruction be performed in a single surgery?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Breast reconstruction can begin during the same surgical session as the mastectomy, in coordination with the general surgeon. This offers a major advantage, as it eliminates the need for an additional operation in the reconstruction process.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What does nipple reconstruction involve?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Complete breast reconstruction often includes the recreation of the nipple\u2013areola complex, when feasible. This stage is usually performed in a second, smaller procedure and may include:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Nipple reconstruction: Using local tissue from the breast or other areas.
\u2022 Areola reconstruction: Using a skin graft or medical tattooing to achieve natural color.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What does the Breast Reconstruction process include and how long is recovery?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The process may involve multiple procedures, depending on:<\/p>\n

\u2022 The specifics of the initial mastectomy
\u2022 The requirements of cancer treatment
\u2022 The individualized surgical plan for each patient<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Is surgery on the healthy breast sometimes needed for symmetry?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Yes, it is quite common to adjust the healthy breast to achieve optimal symmetry. Depending on the case, the plastic surgeon may recommend:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Breast augmentation
\u2022 Breast lift
\u2022 Breast reduction<\/p>\n

These procedures are usually performed after the main reconstruction, once the reconstructed breast has reached its final shape and volume.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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BEFORE & AFTER<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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