Breast reconstruction
Surgery to rebuild a new breast shape after a mastectomy
Breast construction is usually offered to women who've had part or all of their breast removed due to cancer
About having a breast reconstruction
The timing of the surgery depends on how early your breast cancer is detected and treated. It can either happen at the same time as your breast removal or a later date.
Need to know
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What happens during surgery? icon plus
There are different types of breast reconstruction surgery. Your consultant will discuss your options with you and let you know the type of surgery that's best for you. This depends on the size of your breasts, how much tissue has been removed and your preference.
The main options for reconstruction are: - silicone gel or saline implants - tissue expansion using an expander placed under the chest and inflated over time - using tissue from your back combined with an implant - using tissue transferred from your lower abdomen -
How to prepare icon plus
Your consultant will explain how to prepare before your operation. This might depend on whether you have your surgery at the same time as a mastectomy or at a later time. Your consultant will tell you how long you should avoid eating and drinking before the surgery.
Make sure you tell your consultant about any medications you're taking. Like all procedures, there may be some risks and side effects involved. Your consultant will explain these to you. -
After reconstructive surgery icon plus
After surgery, you'll be cared for in hospital for three to seven days, depending on the type of reconstruction you have. You'll have some pain to begin with and will be given pain relief medication to help with this.
You may need some help when you go home and it can take between six weeks and three months to recover. Your consultant will let you know when you can get back to your usual routine.
Paying for medical treatment
Our breast surgeons
Our consultants work as part of an multi-displinary team, including a clinical nurse specialist, breast radiologists and radiographers to ensure you are fully supported throughout your treatment.
Our breast surgery locations
From initial diagnosis, through to screening and complex breast surgery, we provide exceptional breast care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Breast Unit
The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London. W1G 8BJ
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The Breast Unit at The Wellington Hospital
Platinum Medical Centre
15-17 Lodge Road, St John's Wood
London NW8 7JA
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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London Breast Institute
42–52 Nottingham Place
London
W1U 5NY
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The Christie Private Care
Wilmslow Road
Manchester M20 4BX
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
Book an appointment
Our team can help with any enquiries or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.
Call us today
020 7079 4344