What is it?
Breast reconstruction, the resizing and shaping of breasts after
a mastectomy, may rely on several approaches. Initially, tissue
expanders are inserted surgically and filled over time during
a series of out-patient visits.
A second procedure may be performed to insert a breast implant.
Since implants and expanders are subject to wear, there is a
high probability of future revisionary surgery.
Dr. Iacono uses techniques including
tissue expanders
musle transfer - performed most often (latissmus dorsi)
immediate and delayed breast reconstruction
What does it help & not help?
Helps with:
restoring the appearance of the breast after a masectomy
How long will it last?
Since implants and expanders are subject to wear, there is a high
probability of future revisionary surgery.
Dr. Vincent Iacono, M.D.
• Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery • Warwick,
RI 02886 • 401-738-8610
