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

Enquiries & Appointments

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About having a breast reconstruction

A breast reconstruction is usually offered to all women who've had a lump, or one or both breasts removed due to breast cancer.

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

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
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 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.
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Paying for medical treatment

You don't need medical insurance to have fast access to our top consultants, extensive range of treatments, diagnostic tests and surgical procedures at our world-class facilities.

Our Breast reconstruction consultants

Mr Neill Patani

Mr Neill Patani

Breast Surgery

Ms Jajini Varghese

Ms Jajini Varghese

Plastic Surgery

Professor Kefah Mokbel

Professor Kefah Mokbel

Breast Surgery

Miss Cheryl Lobo

Miss Cheryl Lobo

Breast Surgery

Our Breast reconstruction locations

The Harley Street Clinic

The Harley Street Clinic

35 Weymouth Street W1G 8BJ London
The Princess Grace Hospital

The Princess Grace Hospital

42-52 Nottingham Place W1U 5NY London
London Breast Institute

London Breast Institute

The Princess Grace Hospital W1U 5NY London
The Lister Hospital

The Lister Hospital

Chelsea Bridge Road, SW1W 8RH London
The Shard Outpatients

The Shard Outpatients

The Shard, 32 St Thomas Street SE1 9BS London
London Bridge Hospital

London Bridge Hospital

27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London

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This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.