Breast Reconstruction

Breast Reconstruction (DIEP, SIEA microvascular free flaps) Surgery

Plastic surgeon Dr. Basu performs breast reconstruction procedures by utilizing your own body’s abdominal tissue and there is no need for implants. For people without adequate abdominal tissue, other areas can be borrowed from without disturbing the underlying muscle structure of the body.

DIEP (Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator) Flap breast reconstruction, skin and soft tissue removed during mastectomy is replaced with living tissue from the abdomen. A slight incision is made along the bikini line similar to tummy tuck. The necessary skin, soft tissue, and tiny feeding blood vessels are removed. These tiny blood vessels are matched to supplying vessels at the mastectomy site and reattached under a microscope.

Like the DIEP, the SIEA (Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery) Flap breast reconstruction replaces the skin and soft tissue removed at mastectomy with living tissue by borrowing skin and fatty tissue from the abdomen, except that the blood vessels just under the skin in the lower abdomen may be chosen as the feeding vessels for the required tissue. A bikini line incision is designed and the necessary skin, fat, and tiny supplying blood vessels are taken. These tiny blood vessels are matched to supplying vessels at the mastectomy site and reattached under a microscope. Superficial vessels in the SIEA allow complete avoidance of the abdominal muscles because the blood vessel used does not travel within the muscle. The vessel supplying the lower abdominal tissue is preserved and the transferred skin and fat are transformed into a new breast mound.

After any of the procedures DIEP or SIEA, restoration of the nipple and areola follow, and scars diminish substantially with time. Many women find the reconstructed breast firmer and more youthful than their natural breasts.

Breast Reconstruction with Silicone Gel Implants

Most women who undergo breast reconstruction with implants choose silicone gel breast implants rather than saline-filled breast implants. While both silicone and saline implants are an option, silicone gel implants more closely resemble the feeling of natural breasts. For women who have breast reconstruction on only one breast, silicone gel implants is their first choice as they more closely resemble the buoyancy and give of the other breast.

Silicone implants are now FDA approved for all women above 21, but can be used for breast reconstruction patients of all ages for many years. Gel implants have undergone extensive testing and have dramatically improved over the years, making them a safer choice for women undergoing plastic surgery for breast reconstruction.

Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Basu will discuss your issues with you and explain the details of the woodlands texas plastic surgery for breast reconstruction. He will work together with you and other physicians to determine a surgical plan that best suits your needs to create effectual results that you hope for.

Call plastic surgeon Dr. Basu to schedule a consultation or for more information about breast reconstruction plastic surgery.

Call our cosmetic surgery office today at (713) 799-2278 for more information or to schedule your free consultation.

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Houston Breast Reconstruction

At the Center for Advanced Breast Restoration, we understand that the treatment of breast cancer involves an arduous journey, and we believe that part of this difficult journey should include options to restore oneself after cancer treatment. Whether you or a loved-one is facing a mastectomy or lumpectomy, there are multiple state-of-the-art options for breast restoration.

With advances in reconstructive plastic surgery, breast reconstruction is not only an opportunity to restore oneself after cancer treatment, but for some women, it can be an opportunity to enhance. We can tailor a reconstructive plan to meet the cosmetic goals of each individual patient, whether it entails a rejuvenating breast lift, reduction, or augmentation. And the good news is that ALL of these options are covered by your insurance.

If you are considering breast reconstruction, it is never too early or late to learn more about your options. Whether you are newly diagnosed, facing mastectomy or lumpectomy, radiation treatment or chemotherapy, or considering reconstruction long after your cancer treatment, we have developed this site to serve as a resource for you. Watch our Video Animations, read about our different procedures, review our before and after pictures, learn more about our experienced surgeons, and contact us with any questions.

The Center for Advanced Breast Restorations integrally works with many breast surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, cancer center nurse navigators and brings state-of-the-art breast reconstruction procedures to hospitals close to home in The Woodlands, North Houston, Cypress, Kingwood, the Texas Medical Center, and the greater Houston communities.

We believe in delivering the state-of-art breast restoration that is individualized to your needs and goals. We look forward to working with you and taking you through a journey to restoration after breast cancer. Welcome to the Center for Advanced Breast Restoration.