Abstract:
:Symmetry is the sine qua non of breast reconstruction. A symmetrical result offers peace of mind, a healthy body image, and improved self-esteem to the patient and presents a sometimes elusive goal to the plastic surgeon. When symmetry comes with modest effort we are pleased, but more often the effort is prolonged through several operations over a period of time. This article addresses the management of both the reconstructed breast mound(s) as well as the contralateral breast at different stages of the reconstruction process. By approaching the reconstructed breast mound(s) and a remaining native breast as similar soft tissue structures with similar soft tissue envelopes, it may be possible to maximize the symmetry of the final result.
journal_name
Semin Plast Surgjournal_title
Seminars in plastic surgeryauthors
Restifo RJdoi
10.1055/s-2004-831911subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2004-08-01 00:00:00pages
245-53issue
3eissn
1535-2188issn
1536-0067journal_volume
18pub_type
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