Oncoplastic breast reconstruction at Ginger Slack, MD combines advanced surgical techniques with an artistic approach to restore balance after breast cancer. Dr. Slack offers cutting-edge techniques to reshape the breast after lumpectomy or mastectomy, ensuring natural, beautiful results. Enter the next chapter of your life with expert, compassionate care tailored to you.
Restore your curves after breast cancer surgery
Oncoplastic reconstruction combines breast cancer surgery with plastic surgery techniques to restore your breast’s shape and symmetry. If you need a lumpectomy, Dr. Slack can reshape your breast by combining it with a reduction/lift to prevent irregularities and achieve a balanced, youthful look. If you’ve already had a lumpectomy and notice asymmetry, delayed reconstruction using autologous fat grafting or implants can restore lost volume and smooth indentations. With oncoplastic reconstruction, you can feel whole, confident, and beautifully restored.
Benefits of oncoplastic reconstruction:
- Preserves breast shape and symmetry after lumpectomy or mastectomy
- Prevents indentations, deformities, and contour irregularities
- Combines cancer removal with aesthetic enhancement in one surgery
- Reduces the need for multiple procedures and additional recovery time
- Can be performed before radiation to minimize healing complications
- Allows for breast reduction or lift as part of cancer treatment
- Enhances overall cosmetic outcome for a more natural look
- Helps restore confidence and a sense of wholeness after breast cancer
What are the types of oncoplastic reconstruction available?
Oncoplastic reconstruction involves various techniques that can help restore breast symmetry and shape after cancer treatment. Dr. Ginger Slack personalizes each approach based on your unique needs, ensuring a natural, balanced outcome.
Lumpectomy with breast reduction/lift
If you have larger breasts or are open to a reduction, oncoplastic reconstruction can reshape your breast at the time of lumpectomy. By removing the tumor and then lifting and reducing the remaining tissue, this approach prevents dents or contour irregularities while achieving a more youthful, symmetrical appearance. The unaffected breast can also be reduced or lifted for a balanced result. This technique is ideal for women who want to undergo cancer treatment and improve overall breast shape/size in a single surgery.
Delayed autologous fat grafting/implants
For patients who undergo a lumpectomy and later develop contour irregularities, delayed reconstruction using fat grafting or implants can restore lost volume and symmetry. Fat grafting involves harvesting fat from areas like the abdomen or thighs through liposuction, purifying it, and injecting it into the breast to smooth indentations and enhance shape. Implants can also be used to restore volume, particularly in cases where a lumpectomy has resulted in significant asymmetry. This ensures the final result is refined, natural, and harmonious.
What can I expect during the consultation?
During your consultation with Dr. Slack, she will take the time to understand your medical history, cancer treatment plan, and aesthetic goals. She will perform a physical evaluation to assess your breast shape, skin quality, and symmetry. Dr. Slack will discuss your options in detail and explain techniques that best suit your needs. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and view before-and-after photos of similar cases. Together, you and Dr. Slack will create a personalized surgical plan that meets your unique goals.
Will my breasts look and feel natural?
Yes, Dr. Slack uses advanced oncoplastic techniques to ensure your breasts look and feel as natural as possible. If you undergo a lumpectomy with a breast reduction or lift, your breasts will be reshaped for a smooth, symmetrical appearance. If you choose delayed reconstruction, fat grafting provides a soft, natural feel using your own tissue, while implants can restore volume and contour. Over time, swelling will subside, scars will fade, and your results will continue to improve, helping you feel confident in your body.
What can I expect during recovery after oncoplastic reconstruction?
In the first few days, you can expect some swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort, which can be managed with pain medication. Most patients can resume light activities within a week, but you must avoid strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for at least 4-6 weeks. If you had a lumpectomy with a breast reduction or lift, your incisions will heal over the next few weeks, and swelling will gradually subside. Dr. Slack will provide detailed aftercare instructions to help you recover.
If you had delayed reconstruction with fat grafting or implants, you may experience additional swelling at both the donor and recipient sites. Fat grafting results improve as swelling resolves over several months, while implants settle into their final position within a few weeks. Dr. Slack will monitor your healing through follow-up visits to ensure the best possible outcome.
Why choose Dr. Ginger Slack?
Dr. Ginger Slack is a board-certified plastic surgeon with a microsurgery fellowship, specializing in breast reconstruction. With advanced training in reconstructive microsurgery and aesthetic breast surgery, she combines her surgical precision with an artistic touch to restore your natural symmetry. Dr. Slack understands that breast reconstruction is more than just a surgery—it’s about helping you move forward after breast cancer. She tailors every procedure to your unique needs, ensuring tasteful, natural results. Schedule a consultation to explore your options and reclaim your femininity.
