Gareth Fletcher

This type of breast reconstruction uses your own tissue, including the skin, fat and sometimes a muscle, to create a new breast shape. The tissue used to create the breast shape is called a flap. This type of reconstruction is commonly called flap or autologous reconstruction. Tissue is most commonly taken from your tummy (lower abdomen), but can also be taken from the buttock, inner thigh or back. The area the tissue is taken from is known as the donor site.

This type of breast reconstruction uses a breast implant to restore the shape and volume of the breast after a mastectomy. Most breast implants are made of silicone, though some contain a combination of silicone and salt water (saline). Most breast implants are expected to last between 10 and 20 years and will probably need replacing at some point. However, you do not need to have your implant replaced unless you are having problems with it.

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