Breast Reconstruction Information – Connecticut and New York

A partial or full mastectomy can be a physically and emotionally traumatic experience. Through state-of-the-art breast reconstruction, Dr. Fredric Newman can fashion you new, natural-looking and natural-feeling breasts. To schedule a personal breast reconstruction consultation at our Connecticut office near New York, please contact our plastic surgery center today.

• Breast Reconstruction
• TRAM Flap Reconstruction
• Latissimus Flap Reconstruction
• Implant Reconstruction
• Breast Reconstruction Recovery

Breast Reconstruction

As the result of major advances in cosmetic surgery over the last several years, reconstructive breast surgery can create breasts that both look and feel natural for women who have undergone a mastectomy. Depending on your particular situation, breast reconstruction surgery can be performed at the same time as a mastectomy or at a later time. Breast reconstruction is a permanent cosmetic enhancement that can rebuild your body and your self-esteem. During your breast reconstruction consultation at our New York- and Connecticut-area office, Dr. Newman can help you understand your surgical options and make the decision that is right for you.

TRAM Flap Reconstruction

For this type of breast reconstruction surgery, Dr. Newman will transplant excess skin, muscle, and fat from the lower abdominal area to the breast site. The abdominal area will be stitched closed, leaving a horizontal scar. (As such, tram flap reconstruction also allows the abdomen to be simultaneously tightened, similar to an abdominoplasty or tummy tuck.) The excess tissue taken from the abdomen forms the new breast. As TRAM flap breast reconstruction is a major surgical procedure, several days of hospitalization are required.

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Latissimus Flap Reconstruction

Latissimus flap breast reconstruction involves the creation of a flap on the patient's back. Dr. Newman will rotate the latissimus dorsi muscle forward, along with excess fat and skin, and position it at the breast site. At this point, a breast implant will be placed under the flap, and the back and breast will be stitched closed. The latissimus flap breast reconstruction is considered major surgery and generally requires several days of hospitalization.

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Implant Reconstruction

For implant reconstruction, an expander will be placed below the chest muscles and will be periodically injected with saline. These injections will take place over several weeks, in which time the overlying skin will expand. Dr. Newman will then remove the expander and replace it with a breast implant.

Contact the breast reconstruction experts at our Connecticut- and New York-area office to learn more about the reconstruction techniques utilized by plastic surgeon Fredric Newman, MD, FACS. Dr. Newman’s surgical skill and commitment to patient safety draw patients from the local area, including Darien, Fairfield County and Westchester County, as well as national and international patients.

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Breast Reconstruction Recovery

Some discomfort is usually experienced while the breast heals after the breast reconstruction procedure, though this can be alleviated with medication. Patients who have undergone breast reconstruction at our Connecticut surgical facility generally feel much more comfortable within about two weeks, and normal daily activities can typically be resumed within four to six weeks.

Dr. Newman and his staff at The Aesthetic Surgery Center are committed to restoring your body and your emotional well-being. With compassion, professionalism and expertise, Dr. Newman is dedicated to giving you breasts that look and feel as natural as possible.

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Contact Our Connecticut Office Near New York

For international patients as well as those closer to home seeking breast reconstruction, contact our New York- and Connecticut-area office today to schedule a consultation. Dr. Newman can help you renew and rebuild your body after a mastectomy. For the most state-of-the-art and compassionate care, look no further than The Aesthetic Surgery Center.

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