Breast Reconstruction

Restoring body image after breast cancer is a mission we take very seriously at Abdali Hospital. If you have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, we understand what you’re going through and we know what it takes to put you back on the path of wellness and recovery. Losing a breast takes its toll on the body both emotionally and physically. Our team will be at your side every step of the way to help you achieve your reconstructive goals.

Recently, women undergoing mastectomy for treatment of breast cancer and interested in reconstruction are being presented with a new approach, Pre-pectoral breast reconstruction. What does it mean? How is it different? and who is a good candidate? Let’s take a step back and explain what does a mastectomy involve?  Simply put, the breast tissue and fat inside the breast are carved out and the skin is preserved. An implant is used to fill in this  space and restore the breast mound. Traditionally, implants were placed in a pocket created completely under the chest wall  muscle, also known as the pectoralis… Continue Reading →