Breast cancer treatment with breast removal and implant placement

Breast reconstruction with an implant is carried out with a mastectomy. It can reduce injury, discomfort, and scars because only one operation is performed. If enough tissue is left after the breast cancer removal, an implant can be installed immediately. It replaces the removed mammary gland, giving the breast a familiar shape. Then, special silicone, salt, or hydrogel implants are used to restore the previous form, which offers the most natural result. The operation technique is selected individually, considering the patient's anamnesis, the type of mastectomy, and other factors. Usually, mastectomy surgery with breast reconstruction takes 2-3 hours and is performed under general anesthesia. A circular incision is made around the areola. The nipple and areola are removed. Through the created access, the surgeon removes the mammary gland. Then an implant is installed in its place. The nipple is formed from the skin of the breast, and the areola is created by tattooing, imitating the characteristic pigmentation. The wound is closed with stitches. If a decision was made on preventive mastectomy, the second mammary gland is immediately removed similarly. Or aesthetic mammoplasty with the installation of an implant is possible. As a rule, such operations are well tolerated by patients. After a few days, they are discharged from the hospital.