Natural tissue reconstruction
There are two main types of breast reconstruction: an implant reconstruction and a natural tissue reconstruction, known as "flap" procedures.
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Neck Lift (Submental Lipectomy)
A neck lift, also known as a submental lipectomy, is a surgical procedure that removes localized fat deposits under the chin, corrects muscle laxity, tightens sagging skin or enhances a receding chin.
Non-surgical options
For many reasons, women may choose to live without breast reconstruction. They may feel comfortable with their bodies after their breast cancer surgeries or may not wish to undergo another procedure. Women who opt against breast reconstruction surgeries can either live without a breast replacement or use prosthesis.
Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Nose surgery or rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure to correct a prominent, unusual, asymmetric or irregular nose. Rhinoplasty also can be used to correct an undesirable nasal tip or to reshape the span of the nostrils.
Panniculectomy
A panniculectomy surgically removes a pannus. A pannus is excess skin and adipose (fatty) tissue, sometimes referred to as an apron, that hangs down over the genitals and/or thighs.
Pectus
A pectus anomaly is a deformity of the sternum (breastbone).
Plastic Surgery
The University of Michigan’s section of Plastic Surgery is a nationally recognized leader in cosmetic, reconstructive and pediatric plastic surgery.
Reconstructive Burn Surgery
Some patients may need reconstructive burn surgery after the initial burn wounds have healed. This type of care is usually provided by a plastic surgeon. The goals of reconstructive burn surgery are to improve both the function and the cosmetic appearance of burn scars. This involves altering scar tissue, with both non-operative and operative treatment.
Scar Revision
A natural way of healing lost or damaged skin, scars are something that many people live with even if they are uncomfortable or unattractive. The University of Michigan’s section of Plastic Surgery is a nationally recognized leader in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery including the treatment of scars.
TRAM flap reconstruction
Flap reconstruction options use your existent tissue, taken from a different area of your body, to recreate the breast. One common flap procedure is known as TRAM, or traverse rectus abdominal muscle, flap reconstruction. To complete this operation, surgeons use tissue from your lower abdomen to create a new breast.
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty removes excess skin and fat that may have accumulated after pregnancy or due to obesity or age.
Underarm Surgery (Brachioplasty)
Underarm surgery or brachioplasty is more commonly known as an arm lift. This procedure tightens loose, sagging skin and removes excess fat deposits in the upper arm that develop with age or significant weight loss.
Your decision
Losing a breast to cancer can cause a number of emotional and physical effects for a woman. For many patients, surgical reconstruction can help restore some of what was lost during a mastectomy.