Stanford Medicine Breast Reconstructive Surgery

A patient’s interactive guide to breast reconstruction options after mastectomy or lumpectomy.

Two general categories of breast reconstruction include:

1) use of own tissue and
2) tissue expanders with implants.

Includes detailed text with pictorials which enhance understanding of the various surgical options as well as surgical techniques. Risk and benefits of surgery are also discussed. After surgery care instructions are included. In addition, resources, commonly asked questions as well as helpful links to recommended websites for further information is provided.