Curves After Cancer with Breast Surgery in New York City

Breast Cancer Awareness month is here, so let’s paint the town pink as a reminder to get your annual breast check-up! Breast Cancer Awareness month is a time for men & women to rejoice over their strength, as loved ones support their ongoing battle against breast cancer but also serves as a reminder for patients that early detection saves lives. Dr. Asaadi and our staff support patients in their battle during this difficult time and are here to assist with recovery after breast cancer surgery.

Offering women breast reconstruction surgery in New York City, we can help you restore your sense of curves and self-esteem by using a variety of reconstructive options following mastectomy. Many women do not realize the options available to them after their mastectomy, but at the office of Dr. Asaadi, we can help you understand the different treatments that will fit your body, health, and lifestyle. These include implants, autologous flaps, and in some cases, natural breast augmentation, each of which may be used together or separately, depending on your needs.

If you choose implant based breast reconstruction in New York, Dr. Asaadi will help you choose between silicone or saline implants. Understanding the difference between the two will help you determine which restoration will be best for you. Silicone implants contain a silicone gel, whereas saline implants are salt-water based.  While both implants are FDA approved, research suggests that silicone implants are preferred over saline when it comes to breast surgery in New York City. Furthermore, when receiving implants, some women may require skin expansion. During skin expansion, Dr. Asaadi will insert a balloon expander beneath the skin and chest muscle. Through a tiny valve, he will inject a salt-water solution over the course of several weeks to months. This allows the skin to stretch, creating room for more permanent implants. Once the skin is stretched enough, the expansion will be removed and your silicone or saline implants will be put into place.

Additionally, during implant reconstruction, some patients may require flap reconstruction in order to support implants. This procedure allows for breast reconstruction using your own tissue. There are two types of flaps; pedical and free. Pedical flaps take skin, tissue, or muscles from other parts of your body with the vessels attached. Free flaps however, involve detaching these vessels and then reconnecting them at the insertion area with microsurgery. Once the flap is completed, implants are inserted.

For a perfected shape of the breasts after breast reconstruction, some patients choose to opt for a natural fat transfer. This method removes fat from one area of the body, such as the hips, thighs, or abdomen. The fat is then transferred into the breast, improving contours naturally. Research has shown that this method of fat grafting can help regenerate the stem cells found in the fat cells of the breast that may have been damaged by radiation treatments.   

No matter what breast reconstruction option you choose, you’ll find your surgery as a rewarding experience towards your feminine figure. Let Dr. Asaadi and his staff help you after your battle with breast cancer. To learn more about your options when it comes to your breast surgery in New York City, contact our office at, 212.938.0158 or request and appointment online for your consultation with Dr. Asaadi.

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