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| Surgical Techniques |  The “flap” technique
This surgery reconstructs the outline of the breast by taking tissue from other areas of the body. The TRAM (transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous) flap method may be used to rebuilds one or both breasts at once. The flap technique engages moving skin, muscle and fat to the breast area from the abdomen, back, or buttock to remake the breast.
There will be a scar in the area where the flap was lifted. The flap technique is considered a major operation and, for medical causes, is not suitable for everyone. This, like all other operations, should be talk over cautiously with your doctor. Sometimes breast implants may be used in addition to the flap procedure.
It is important for you to notice that the TRAM flap procedure can be performed only one time. It can be used to rebuild one or both breasts, but only in one operation. If the TRAM flap is used to reconstruct one breast, and a mastectomy is later required on the other breast, reconstruction of the second breast must be done through other means (i.e., insertion of a breast implant).
Insertion of breast implants
The surgeon puts the implant into a pocket formed under the skin. The pocket may be placed either behind (submuscular) or in front (submammary) of the chest muscle.
Take an interest in your doctor about the advantages and disadvantages of each implant technique. If you choose to have reconstruction procedure for one breast, you may require thinking about surgery on the other breast to attain a similar look.
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