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Reconstructive Surgery
Breast reconstruction is a surgical procedure, or series of procedures, performed to reconstruct the breast after its removal for cancer or premalignant breast disease.
Today, the emotional and physical results are very different from what they were in the past. Much more is now known about breast cancer and its treatment. New kinds of treatment as well as improved reconstructive surgery mean that women who have breast cancer today have better choices.
More women with breast cancer are choosing surgery that removes only part of the breast tissue. This may be called breast conservation surgery, lumpectomy, or segmental mastectomy. But some women have a mastectomy, which means the entire breast is removed. Many women who have a mastectomy choose reconstructive surgery to rebuild the shape and look of the breast.
If you are thinking about having reconstructive surgery you may wish to consult our veteran plastic surgeon, Dr. Swartz who specializing in breast reconstruction. Schedule your confidential appointment at (509) 575-8633.