What is Breast Reconstruction After Breast Cancer for?
Breast reconstruction rebuilds the breast after mastectomy or lumpectomy. Options include implant-based reconstruction and natural-tissue (autologous) flap reconstruction, such as the DIEP flap, which uses your own abdominal tissue. Federal law requires most insurance to cover reconstruction after mastectomy.
Benefits
- Restored breast shape and symmetry
- Natural-tissue options that age with you
- Immediate or delayed timing
- Insurance-covered under federal law
Who benefits?
- Women facing or after mastectomy
- Patients after lumpectomy with deformity
- BRCA carriers choosing preventive surgery
- Women unhappy with prior reconstruction
Recovery time
Implant reconstruction: about 2–4 weeks. Flap reconstruction: a short hospital stay and 4–6 weeks of recovery.
Every patient heals differently. Dr. Saba will give you a personalized recovery plan.
Why choose Dr. Saba?
Dr. Salim Saba is dual board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, with more than 15 years of experience and training at UT Southwestern and UC San Diego. He specializes in microsurgery — a skill relatively few surgeons offer — giving patients options beyond expanders and implants.
Breast Reconstruction After Breast Cancer Before & After
See real breast reconstruction after breast cancer patient results, shared with consent.
