Dr. Cassileth and her beautiful young patient appear on Extra to discuss Direct-to-Implant breast reconstruction (also known as One-Stage Breast Reconstruction). The segment highlights the innovative procedure and interviews Dr. Cassileth on the benefits for women to undergo breast reconstruction at the same time as their mastectomy.
WHAT IS DIRECT-TO-IMPLANT BREAST RECONSTRUCTION?
Direct-to-Implant breast reconstruction is performed through a small incision hidden in the crease below the breast. Unlike traditional reconstruction, the implant is inserted through this incision at the same time as the mastectomy—which is why it's called the ""one-stage"" procedure—so that patients wake up from surgery with their new breasts.
The Direct-to-Implant breast reconstruction technique minimizes discomfort and does away with the need for patients to endure months of painful tissue expanders. The ultimate result of the one-stage procedure is a beautiful, natural-looking silhouette. Many of our Direct-to-Implant breast reconstruction patients say that they like their newly reconstructed breasts more than their prior breasts.
Watch the video to learn more about this patient's courageous story and what the procedure entails.
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