Hybrid breast reconstruction at Austin Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery is an advanced procedure that combines two effective reconstruction techniques to provide comprehensive results.
Hybrid Breast Reconstruction in Austin
Restore Your Curvaceous Figure With Hybrid Breast Reconstruction in Austin
After dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis, many patients seek breast reconstruction to reflect their restored health. Breast reconstruction can be a critical step in moving forward, but how do you know which type of procedure is the right choice for you? In some situations, a combination of reconstruction techniques, also known as hybrid breast reconstruction, may provide the most aesthetically pleasing outcome, so you can once again feel and look like yourself. At Austin Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, our skilled plastic surgeons and microsurgeons specialize in breast reconstruction, consistently providing beautiful, natural-looking results.
What Is Hybrid Breast Reconstruction?
Hybrid breast reconstruction is a breast reconstruction technique that combines a flap procedure, such as DIEP flap, with customized breast implants. This allows the patient to achieve fuller, more natural-looking upper body contours. The flap aspect of the procedure involves the use of tissues from another area of the body, such as the stomach, thighs, or buttocks, to rebuild the shape and fullness of the breasts. When combined with breast implants, this results in comprehensive breast reconstruction with breasts that look and feel exceptionally natural.
Choosing Your Breast Implants for Hybrid Breast Reconstruction
Generally, our surgeons prefer to use silicone breast implants for hybrid breast reconstruction, as they tend to look and feel more natural than saline implants. When you have your initial consultation, your surgeon will work with you to choose the type, shape, and size of implants that will be the best fit for your body proportions and aesthetic preferences. Keep in mind that when you are combining the implants with a flap technique, you will be able to select smaller implants that will reduce the risk of complications after surgery. When the smaller implants are combined with a patient’s own tissue, the surgeon can typically achieve the desired fullness and projection.
FAQ: Hybrid Breast Reconstruction
Is there noticeable scarring after hybrid breast reconstruction?
Is the procedure painful?
How long does hybrid breast reconstruction take?
Is there noticeable scarring after hybrid breast reconstruction?
Scarring is an inevitable part of a major surgery like hybrid breast reconstruction. However, your surgeon will work with you to choose the ideal size and location of your incisions. They will also advise you on optimal techniques for wound healing to effectively reduce the visibility of any scarring after your procedure.
Is the procedure painful?
Because you’ll be under general anesthesia, you won’t feel any pain or discomfort during your hybrid breast reconstruction surgery. You will experience some soreness after the procedure, but your surgeon can prescribe you pain medication to alleviate your discomfort.
How long does hybrid breast reconstruction take?
Depending on the extent of your hybrid breast reconstruction surgery and whether you’re having one or both breasts treated, the procedure can take anywhere from two to six hours to complete.
