Types of Reconstruction 7 Pages
There are a lot of choices to make in having a breast reconstruction. Rely on the guidance of your doctors and advice from friends who've been there to help you sort out the possibilities.
Today, your options include:
- an implant that is filled with either saline (saltwater) or silicone gel
- tissue transplanted from your own back, belly, or buttock (with or without additional implants)
- a reconstructed breast with a smooth surface
- a reconstructed nipple (tattooed or made from your own transplanted tissue)