The Real Breast by @RealDrNYC
Breast Reduction, also known as reduction mammoplasty, is a procedure in which fat, glandular tissue and skin are removed from the breasts, making them smaller, lighter, and firmer. The breast tissue is also reshaped, and the nipple-areola complex is reduced if desired.
Is Breast Reconstruction Right For You?
Breast reconstruction surgery is a complicated surgical procedure involving several operations to recreate the breast that has been removed due to cancer or other disease. The reconstructed breast can mirror the form and appearance of a natural breast.
The loss of breasts is tremendously stressful for every woman. Breast reconstruction surgery can help you feel normal again. It can help you feel more comfortable about your looks and restore confidence in your sexuality*.
Dr. Kevin Tehrani is an expert aesthetic breast reconstructive surgeon with many years of experience in the field. He will work closely with your oncologist in order to ensure that your breast reconstruction is not only aesthetically pleasing but also medically sound.
Meet Dr. Kevin Tehrani, MD FACS
Dr. Tehrani is a world renowned, board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He strives for exceptional care and results for his patients. He will extend his knowledge to attending ASAPS aesthetic fellows to guarantee the most outstanding and natural aesthetic results.
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More About Breast Reconstruction
What Is The Breast Reconstruction Procedure
There are different breast reconstruction surgery procedures, but mainly two classes. One technique combines skin expansion and the subsequent insertion of a breast implant. The other uses living tissue taken from other parts of the body, such as the abdomen, back, hips, thighs, and/or buttocks.
Dr. Tehrani is especially trained in and prefers the use of the patient’s own tissues to rebuild the breast whenever possible. This breast reconstruction surgery technique is called TRAM flap (Transverse Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous flap) and has been a breast reconstruction surgery standard for years. The TRAM flap uses one of the sit-up muscles partially to supply the blood flow to the overlying skin and fat that will be used to form the breast. The muscle does not contribute to the size or shape of the breast – it only contributes to its blood supply.
The number of procedures required for your breast reconstruction will vary depending upon the amount of skin and tissue that remains after your mastectomy.
Breast Reconstruction Recovery
Breast reconstruction is performed with the patient under general anesthesia.
Recovery depends a great deal on your particular case. You will, of course, need some time off work, and you will experience significant swelling, bruising, and soreness. We will provide pain medication to help you through the healing process, and you will have follow-up appointments with Dr. Tehrani to monitor your recovery.
