RECONSTRUCTIVE

Reconstruction of the breast(s) is an extremely personalized surgery. Each patient will be required to have an in-depth consultation appointment with Dr. Costa to create their surgical plan based on their concerns, needs, and appropriate techniques. If you are planning to have breast reconstruction surgery, it's vital that you are emotionally prepared for reconstruction and understand realistic expectations for your results. While Dr. Costa aims to give you an attractive, natural appearance, your reconstructed breast(s) may not have the same feel, look, or sensation as your original breast(s). You should get approval from your oncology team to undergo reconstruction surgery and talk to Dr. Costa regarding other factors that may impact your recovery.

There's a variety of surgical techniques available to reconstruct the breast. There are also multiple factors that Dr. Costa looks at when deciding on the technique that will give you your best results. A few of these factors include your specific cancer diagnosis, when the reconstruction is performed, whether you will use implants or natural tissue, and if nipple reconstruction or nipple-sparing is a part of the treatment plan.