Breast Reconstruction?
Breast reconstruction after a mastectomy can be an essential part of some women's healing journey. If you feel that you would like to explore this further to learn more about your breast reconstruction options, such as implant-based reconstruction or own tissue reconstructions, or if you are unhappy with your breast reconstruction after mastectomy, please read on or contact our practice.
As with all surgeries, there are risks involved, and each reconstruction journey is unique to the individual's needs, which will be discovered and discussed in your consultation with Dr Taylor.
What are my reconstruction options?
Every patient is different in their physique, lifestyle, disease staging, required treatments for cancer and desired outcome. For the best results, the reconstruction method must meet your individual needs. During your consultations with Dr Taylor, you are given all the information required to make an informed decision about your care.
There are two main types of breast reconstruction:
​Autologous (Own Tissue) reconstruction
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Some patients are at high risk of needing chemo/radiotherapy as part of their cancer treatment, which causes damage to the skin and tissue. Duncan, therefore, recommends waiting until the completion of your treatment before your reconstruction surgery, with the insertion of a temporary implant during your initial mastectomy surgery. This temporary implant will hold the pocket open for your subsequent reconstruction surgery.
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To find out more about breast reconstruction and breast reconstruction awareness, please visit plasticsurgery.org.au
Why should you see Dr Taylor for Breast Reconstruction surgery?
Dr Duncan Taylor has completed two International and one Australian Microsurgical fellowships and over 1,000 free tissue transfers. He is a board-certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in both the United Kingdom and Australia, with over 20 years of specialist training and experience. He is a well-respected leading expert locally and Internationally for his microsurgical and surgical oncology skills.
Breast Reconstruction Procedures
For more information on all the reconstructive and revision surgery procedures offered by Dr Duncan Taylor please click the links below.
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Risks Associated with Breast Reconstruction Surgery
All reconstructive surgeries carry general risks that vary depending on individual circumstances and specific surgical procedures.
During your consultation, Dr Duncan Taylor will discuss the risks and potential complications of your unique surgical procedure.
We have created information sheets outlining the general risks involved in each procedure.
You can find the procedure-specific information sheet on the relevant procedure page on this website, or contact us for your copy.