Breast Reconstruction in Tampa, FL

Most mastectomies performed today utilize a skin- and/or nipple-sparing technique whenever possible. This allows the plastic surgeon to come in at the completion of the mastectomy to perform an immediate reconstruction whereby a breast implant is inserted into the skin to ensure natural-looking results.

In cases where an insufficient amount of tissue remains for a breast implant to be immediately inserted, a staged approach to breast reconstruction is employed. This process involves tissue expansion to stretch healthy skin tissue to make room for the future insertion of a breast implant. In a staged approach, grafting techniques are used to create a natural-looking nipple and areola.

Recovery from Breast Reconstruction

Recovery from breast reconstruction surgery varies greatly among patients and depends upon factors such as the type of reconstruction technique that is employed and the patient’s own rate of healing. Most patients will require an overnight stay at the hospital.

Like all other breast surgeries performed at Arviv Plastic Surgery by our board-certified surgeon and his experienced team, Tampa breast reconstruction patients will be sent home with detailed aftercare instructions and solutions for pain control. You are encouraged to contact our doctor with any questions or concerns you have between leaving the clinic and your first follow-up appointment, which often occurs just days after surgery.