Operation to reconstruct the breast(s) following surgery to remove a lump or mastectomy, or for congenital absence or underdevelopment of the breast in order to improve body image.

Why have Breast Reconstruction?

To restore the breast following mastectomy.

To improve the symmetry of the breast following removal of a breast lump.

To create a more natural appearance of the breasts in a patient with absence or underdevelopment of the breast.

To improve self-esteem and reduce the psychological trauma following lumpectomy or mastectomy.

To enable patient to wear the clothes they want without resorting to a prosthesis.

In the UK, approximately 26 000 women are affected by breast cancer annually, and nearly 10 400 of these women require mastectomy. The need for mastectomy is based on the type of tumour, radiotherapy, and patient preference. A number of women undergo mast

The desire to undergo breast reconstruction has increased over the last 2 decades as women have become more aware of the reconstructive options and the results of reconstruction have better achieved the goals of these women. There has been a significant i

Breast reconstruction aims to restore the normal size, shape and feel of the breast following surgery to remove either a lump or the whole breast (mastectomy). Some women fail to develop a normal breast on one side from birth and require some form of reco

Breast reconstruction can be performed using implants or your own tissue(autologous transplantation) and a combination of both. Your reconstruction can be performed at the time of mastectomy or lumpectomy i.e. Immediate, or some time after, i.e. Delayed,

Remember surgery will not change you or solve any life crises, but should boost your self-confidence and enjoyment of life. The type of operation required to achieve the best result for you will depend on your goals, your previous surgery and tumour, and