Our breast reconstruction treatments include
Implant Reconstruction
If you’ve had a mastectomy and are missing breast tissue and some skin as a result of the procedure, our Chicago-area practice can help. Using breast implants to restore a natural-looking breast can improve your self-confidence and rebuild your body image. Contact our office today to get more details about implant reconstruction, find out if you’re a candidate for the procedure, or arrange a personal consultation with Dr. Fenner.
Breast Implant Removal
If you have undergone breast augmentation in the past and are suffering from medical concerns such as an implant rupture, the best breast reconstruction option may be implant removal. Dr. Fenner can provide experienced treatment at his Chicago center, removing old breast implants and restoring natural-looking breasts with a variety of treatment options.
TRAM Flap Reconstruction
Another option to restore breast tissue and skin following a mastectomy is TRAM flap reconstruction. This procedure takes a flap of the patient’s lower abdominal fat, muscle, and skin and transfers it to the area with missing breast tissue, using the muscle’s own blood supply. This is a serious surgery that requires hospitalization. Additional procedures performed on the remaining natural breast, such as breast augmentation, breast lift, or breast reduction, can enhance the results of a TRAM flap reconstruction.
Latissimus Dorsi Reconstruction
Similar to the TRAM flap reconstruction procedure, latissimus dorsi reconstruction creates a natural-looking breast by taking a flap of skin and muscle from the upper back and rotating it to the breast area, leaving the blood supply intact. This procedure requires hospitalization and is normally followed by an additional treatment at our Chicago-area practice, such as breast implants, to provide correct volume to the treated area and enhance the results of the latissimus dorsi reconstruction.
Mastectomy
Patients with signs of premalignant breast disease, a family history of breast cancer, or those who have had cancer in the opposite breast may consider a subcutaneous mastectomy. The procedure can typically be performed to remove the majority of the breast tissue while preserving the skin and nipple. Subcutaneous mastectomies are usually followed with reconstruction using breast implants or flap reconstruction techniques. During your private consultation with Dr. Fenner, he will discuss the specifics of the procedure and help you determine if it’s in your best interest.
