How to Feel Whole Again with Reconstructive Surgery

Breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women, following skin cancer. Approximately 1 out of 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer, many of whom will have a mastectomy. While a mastectomy can help save lives, it often leaves women with feelings of emptiness. They may not feel as “womanly.” It’s no surprise that following a mastectomy for breast cancer, 40-50 percent of women get some form of breast reconstruction.

There are many different types of breast reconstructive surgeries and you want to be sure you’re working with a physician that has the training and expertise to deliver the results you want. If you are considering breast reconstructive surgery, it’s important to choose a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Mississippi like Dr. David Steckler.

Surgical approaches include implant-based reconstruction or using a patient’s own tissue to rebuild the breast. A Board Certified plastic surgeon will talk to you, find out where you are now and what results you’re looking for. The surgery can be tailored to your unique needs. If you only had one mastectomy, you may even choose to have your other breast lifted to match your reconstructed breast.

You’ll want to meet with a plastic surgeon before your mastectomy to discuss your choices. That’s because the placement and “design” of your mastectomy incision could impact the results of a reconstruction surgery.

If you’re interested in breast reconstruction in Jackson, Mississippi, consider talking with Dr. David Steckler in Ridgeland. He will thoroughly explain your options, patiently answer your questions and support you throughout your journey. As one of the very few Board Certified plastic surgeons in Jackson, he has the skill and expertise to help you feel whole again with reconstructive surgery.