Breast Reconstruction in Newport Beach

During your consultation for breast reconstruction in Newport Beach, one of our board-certified plastic surgeons will prescribe the perfect treatment plan and provide you with an estimate to achieve your aesthetic goals. This procedure varies according to a wide range of factors, so we’ll help you understand your exact costs as we work with you to develop your treatment plan.

At CosmetiCare in Newport Beach, we also offer up to 24-month financing options to help our patients pay off the cost of their procedure over time. In just minutes, you can apply here to see what you are pre-qualified for before your consultation.

Every patient’s anatomy is different and the complexity of each surgery varies from patient to patient as well as the total time in the operating room. We are able to give you a general range & starting price for the procedure however a consultation with our plastic surgeons will give you a closer estimate.

Yes, our Newport beach surgeons can perform breast reconstruction without breast implants.

A tissue flap procedure (also known as autologous tissue reconstruction) is a technique that uses tissue from other parts of your body, such as your tummy, back, thighs, or buttocks, to rebuild the breast shape. Tissue flaps generally look more natural and behave more like natural breast tissue than breast implants. For instance, they may get bigger or smaller as you gain or lose weight.

For breast reconstruction with breast implants, you’ll need to consider breast implant exchange at the 10 to 15 year mark to maintain breast health.

On the other hand, with the tissue flap method (also known as autologous tissue reconstruction) using your own tissue to recreate breast volume, your results should be long-lasting, provided you maintain a healthy lifestyle and stable weight. Normal aging of the skin and changes to its elasticity will occur over time in any case.

Breast reconstruction in Newport Beach often involves the use of breast implants. Our patients can choose between saline or silicone gel-filled implants. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of silicone gel implants for those women who undergo breast reconstruction. Two-stage reconstruction is performed for patients whose skin and chest wall tissues are tight and flat.

• First, a tissue expander is implanted beneath the skin and chest muscle. The surgeon injects a salt-water solution into the expander over time at regular appointments.
• Once the skin has been stretched enough, surgery is again required to remove the expander and add a permanent breast implant.

The tissue flap procedure is an alternative to using breast implants. This technique involves using tissue from your abdomen, back, hip or buttocks for reconstruction. With either technique, after the breast has had time to heal, patients may have their nipples and areolas reconstructed. Tissue for this procedure is also taken from your own body, with the ideal color of the areola achieved via tattooing to match the other breast.

Nipple reconstruction at CosmetiCare in Newport Beach is done after the reconstructed breast heals, usually three to four months after the initial reconstructive surgery. Your surgeon will cut “flaps” of skin from the breast or elsewhere on your body (like the abdomen), before forming it into a natural-looking nipple.

This technique looks as close to natural as possible but will not preserve nipple sensation. After your recovery, your surgeon will refer you to their preferred cosmetic tattoo artist to add the nipple and areola color as the final touch.

Cosmetic surgery is typically not covered by insurance. However, health insurance providers are legally obligated in the U.S. to cover breast reconstruction after a mastectomy or lumpectomy.

While every patient is different, nearly all breast cancer survivors interested in breast reconstruction at CosmetiCare in Newport Beach are good candidates.

In most cases, reconstructed breast results are the same whether done during or after your mastectomy/lumpectomy.

• Expect to feel sore and swollen for one to two weeks following implant reconstruction. Flap procedures may leave you sore longer.
• You will go home with surgical drains left in the breasts to help reduce residual fluid and bleeding that can build up following surgery.
• Medication prescribed by your physician will help minimize any discomfort.
• Reconstruction will not leave your breasts with the same feeling you had before your mastectomy. It can take up to two years for the tissues to completely heal and your scars to become less noticeable.
• Avoid lifting and strenuous activity for four to six weeks.
• You may return to work after six to eight weeks.
• Reconstruction does not interfere with chemotherapy or radiation treatment and it does not affect breast cancer recurrence.

The goal of breast reconstruction surgery is to improve your appearance. Perfection is not possible, but women appreciate that they can improve their appearance and restore their self-confidence with this procedure.

Request a consultation online today or give us a call to schedule your appointment to learn more about breast reconstruction at our Newport Beach office.