Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction is your right -- not a luxury. The decision of whether, when, and how to reconstruct is entirely yours. Dr. Bhavya Sree will guide you through every option, at every stage, without pressure -- and will coordinate with your oncology team to ensure reconstruction fits seamlessly within your overall cancer treatment plan.

Breast reconstruction is the surgical restoration of the breast mound following mastectomy or significant lumpectomy -- typically performed in the context of breast cancer treatment. It is both a reconstructive and a deeply personal procedure -- one that Dr. Bhavya Sree approaches with the same technical precision and compassionate care she brings to all oncoplastic and reconstructive work.

Why Choose Dr. Bhavya Sree for Breast Reconstruction?

M.Ch Plastic Surgery -- NIMS Hyderabad (India's premier surgical training institution) FAM & FAS (Belgium) -- International fellowship-level training in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery All consultations, procedures, and injectables performed personally by Dr. Bhavya Sree -- never delegated Visakhapatnam's only plastic surgeon with dual international fellowship credentials in aesthetic surgery Natural-looking results -- surgical technique guided by an artist's eye for proportion and harmony Reconstruction Options

Option Description Implant-Based Reconstruction Tissue expander placed at mastectomy, gradually inflated, then replaced with permanent silicone implant. Two-stage process. Direct-to-Implant Suitable for patients not requiring radiotherapy.

Single-stage implant placement using acellular dermal matrix (ADM) for support. Suitable for selected patients. DIEP Flap (Free Flap) Abdominal skin and fat transferred microsurgically. The most LD Flap (Latissimus Dorsi) natural-feeling reconstruction -- no implant, no muscle sacrifice.

Back muscle and skin rotated on a pedicle -- often combined with an implant. Well-suited for patients with prior radiotherapy.

TRAM Flap Abdominal tissue on the rectus abdominis muscle. Reliable and substantial volume. Nipple & Areola Reconstruction The final stage -- local tissue flap creates the nipple; 3D medical tattooing recreates the areola. Remarkably realistic.

Immediate vs. Delayed Reconstruction Timing Immediate vs Delayed Immediate Reconstruction Same operation as mastectomy. One fewer surgery, skin preserved, Delayed Reconstruction no flat phase. Best for patients not requiring post-mastectomy radiotherapy.

Planned after all cancer treatments are complete. Excellent results even months or years later. Allows radiotherapy without implant risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will reconstruction delay my cancer treatment? Immediate reconstruction does not delay cancer treatment -- it is performed at the same time as mastectomy. The reconstruction does not interfere with subsequent chemotherapy. If post- mastectomy radiotherapy is planned, delayed reconstruction may be recommended to avoid radiation-related implant complications.

Is breast reconstruction covered by insurance? Yes -- breast reconstruction following mastectomy for cancer is typically covered under health insurance in India. Dr. Bhavya Sree's team assists patients with documentation and insurance coordination throughout the process.

Can reconstruction be done years after a mastectomy? Absolutely. Delayed reconstruction -- performed months or years after mastectomy -- produces excellent results. Many women choose to reconstruct years later when they feel ready. There is no expiry date on this decision.

Your reconstruction journey begins with a conversation. Contact Dr. Bhavya Sree -- drbhavyaplasticsurgery.com