Solutions in Breast Reconstruction

Abstract

Breast reconstruction, after cancer surgery, is not only a reconstructive surgery but also an esthetic surgery. No woman should be expected to give up the breast tissue, which is the symbol of female identity, easily. The reconstruction stage after breast cancer is difficult enough in the early and late stages. It is generally not possible to cover the defect and to equalize the two breasts in a single step. General surgery and plastic surgery should work together. Recently, innovative solutions have been offered in breast reconstruction. Starting from skin grafts and local flaps, various flap options, dermal equivalents, fat transfer, and tissue expansion operations are among the options. Breast reconstruction is difficult enough in breasts that have undergone radiotherapy, and reconstruction with autologous tissue is preferred.