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Reconstructive Surgery for Breast Cancer: What to Know
In this video, oncologist and surgeon Jaime Alberty-Oller, MD, talks about types of breast reconstruction surgery and what women can expect afterwards.
Written by Brittany Doohan | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Updated on December 22, 2023Whether or not a woman chooses to reconstruct her breast(s) during or after breast cancer surgery is 100% a personal decision. Some women may see the absence of a breast or a difference in the look of their breasts as a symbol of strength.
For other women, however, the change to their body can significantly affect their self-confidence, intimacy, body image, and ability to cope. Learn more about what to expect after a lumpectomy surgery or mastectomy surgery.
Additional Medical Contributors
- Jaime Alberty, MDDr. Alberty is a surgical breast oncologist at the Dubin Breast Center of the Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai Hospital.
References
American Cancer Society. (2021). Breast reconstruction options.
Nahabedian, M. (2023). Overview of breast cancer reconstruction. UpToDate.
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