Muscle Animation

Symptoms include:

• Chronic pain or throbbing in the chest area
• “Pulling” sensation when performing daily activities
• Visible “wrinkling” or “pulling” of skin when moving arms
• Tight muscle band across implant and breast mound
• Sub-optimal aesthetics

We restore the natural position and function of chest muscles by repairing the surrounding muscle.

There are several different ways your breast reconstruction can be accomplished. The doctors at Bruno|Brown Plastic surgery will discuss the options based on what works best for you.

Flap reconstruction: DIEP flap uses your own tissue from the lower abdomen to reconstruct the breast. In this procedure, no muscle is used, just the fat and skin alone. Latissimus flap uses this back muscle to cover the breast area and provide a nourishing blood supply.

Tissue expander: This is a process that involves placing an expander underneath the skin and filling it gradually to stretch the skin, making room for an implant.

Direct-to-Implant: This may be possible if there is sufficient tissue in the chest wall. Depending on which approach is best for you, we can immediately reconstruct your breast above the pectoral muscle with permanent implants.

While many women look to breast reconstruction after battling cancer, the procedure is also relevant in the following cases:

• When suffering from breast abnormalities or asymmetry, often from previous surgery
• When surgical procedures in the past did not provide the desired result and the patient is looking to have corrective surgery

Depending on your individual circumstances, breast reconstruction for medical purposes may often be covered by health insurance. Check with your provider to find out if you qualify.