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Breast Reconstruction Options After Breast Cancer

Implant-based and natural-tissue reconstruction explained — benefits, timing and recovery.

A personal step toward healing

Breast reconstruction is more than a procedure — it's a deeply personal step toward healing and reclaiming confidence after breast cancer or preventive surgery.

Implant-based reconstruction

Implants, sometimes placed after tissue expanders, offer a shorter operation and recovery. They may require future maintenance.

Natural tissue (flap) reconstruction

Microsurgical flaps such as the DIEP flap use your own abdominal tissue to create a soft, warm breast that ages naturally with you. Dr. Saba specializes in these advanced techniques.

Insurance coverage

The Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act requires most group health plans that cover mastectomy to also cover reconstruction, including procedures for symmetry.

Learn more about Breast Reconstruction After Breast Cancer with Dr. Saba.

This article is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for a personal medical consultation.

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Dr. Salim Saba, MD, FACS

Dr. Saba is board certified and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

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