Breast reconstruction

In Brazil, reconstruction is a right of every woman who has undergone partial or total removal of the breast due to tumors. The technique varies according to the type of disease, breast size and the need for radiotherapy.

Dr. Bruno is a fellow in Reconstructive Surgery in Oncology and in Microsurgery from Hospital Erasto Gaertner, in Curitiba.

What is it?

Surgery to rebuild the breast after partial or total removal due to tumors.

How is it done?

Reconstruction can use a portion of the back muscle or abdominal fat. It can also be done with skin expanders, pouches placed under the skin that are gradually filled to stretch the area. They can be permanent or later replaced by an implant.

Another option is microsurgical breast reconstruction, a more complex procedure that allows reconstruction with fewer sequelae.

Recovery

Care depends on the chosen technique and on the cancer treatment, so it is defined and explained at the consultation.