Hybrid Breast Reconstruction
Ready Renew Your Self-Esteem After a Mastectomy? Contact Our New Orleans-Area Practice Today
Hybrid breast reconstruction by our experienced plastic surgeon provides two important benefits: it gives you natural-looking results and accentuates your feminine figure by transferring fat tissue from your stomach, thighs, or other areas to your bustline. If you're in the New Orleans area, contact our practice to request your breast reconstruction consultation.
After a Life-Altering Diagnosis You Need a Surgeon You Can Trust
"Dr. Tandon is the best! After being diagnosed with early stage breast cancer Dr. Tandon put my mind to ease at our first meeting. He is compassionate, patient, funny and very talented. A year after my final surgery I can say I’m very pleased with my reconstruction and would recommend Dr. Tandon to anyone in the same situation."
What Is Hybrid Breast Reconstruction? The Best of Both Worlds
Also known as composite breast reconstruction, hybrid breast reconstruction combines the benefits of fat transfer with implant reconstruction. Below is a closer look at each procedure and how hybrid reconstruction combines the two techniques to create your dream results.
DIEP Flap
The DIEP flap procedure is used for women who do not want breast implants. During the flap procedure, fat, skin, and blood vessels are removed from your lower abdomen and transferred to the breasts.
Since this procedure uses your tissue, it creates the most natural-looking results. However, some may not have enough excess fat in their abdomen to create their desired breast size and shape.
Breast Implants
Breast implants are one of the most common forms of breast reconstruction. Our New Orleans-area practice offers both saline and silicone implant options. You and our plastic surgeon will review these options before surgery to determine which is right for you.
Breast implants enhance the volume, shape, and symmetry of your breasts. This is a great option for those who don't have enough fat for a full flap procedure.
Hybrid Reconstruction
A combination of the two procedures, hybrid reconstruction is great for women who want the natural look of fat transfer but do not have enough excess tissue to reach their desired size.
During a hybrid reconstruction, Dr. Tandon will perform the flap procedure to transfer autologous tissue (your natural fat, skin, muscle, and vessels) to your breasts and then insert implants to create your desired look.
The Benefits Of Hybrid Breast Reconstruction
Natural Results
The flap procedure provides autologous tissue coverage over the implant, creating more natural-looking results. Your breasts will look and feel more like natural tissue than if you were to receive just implants.
Smaller Implant
Hybrid breast reconstruction combines the flap procedure with an implant. A smaller implant can be used since you will have the added volume of your autologous tissue.
Durable Solution
Women who have undergone a mastectomy are typically left with thin skin that can easily show wrinkling in an implant. Hybrid reconstruction adds a layer of protection over the implant making it a durable alternative to implant reconstruction.
Boosted Confidence
Combining the flap procedure with breast implants enhances your womanly contours by altering your breast size and shape and by reducing the size of your abdomen. Many breast cancer survivors have a significant boost in body confidence and overall self-esteem.
Enhance Your Figure and Boost Your Confidence
Contact Our New Orleans-Area Practice
Don't waste time being unhappy with your figure after your mastectomy. Dr. Tandon is passionate about helping breast cancer survivors restore their looks and confidence through breast reconstruction. He is a board-certified plastic surgeon who is experienced in giving women natural-looking results that last.
Dr. Tandon and his entire team provide patient-centered care to ensure you feel comfortable and supported throughout the entire process. Contact our New Orleans-area office to request your breast reconstruction consultation.
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Your Well-Being Is Our Priority "Dr. Tandon and staff gave me back my dignity."
Barbara
2022
I was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer and consequently had a bilateral mastectomy. Dr. Tandon performed a DIEP flap and reconstruction. He is a gifted surgeon. I am very pleased with the result. More importantly, Dr. Tandon and his staff made me feel comfortable and safe. If you don't love your doctor, go see Dr. Tandon before embarking on surgery.
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Mona Escobar
2020
Afraid of what my future held, Dr Tandon and his staff addressed all my needs with confidence, compassion, and understanding. Cancer effects you physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. A year later, Dr Tandon and Staff gave me back my dignity, self esteem, and self love. To say THANK YOU, is not enough. He turned ugliness into beauty. I am FOREVER grateful
View On GoogleThe Process Of Hybrid Breast Surgery
The first step is to contact our New Orleans-based practice to request your breast surgery consultation.
Enhance your figure and boost your confidence with natural-looking results that last.
What About the Cost?
Your Procedure Is Covered
Under Federal Law
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The Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 (WHCRA), requires insurance plans who paid for your mastectomy to also cover the cost of breast reconstruction. Whether you decide to have your reconstruction immediately after your mastectomy or years later, your procedure is covered.
Are There Any Risks To Hybrid Breast Reconstruction?
Selecting a skilled and experienced plastic surgeon like Dr. Tandon is the best way to minimize your risk of complications before and after surgery. However, like all procedures, hybrid breast reconstruction comes with some risks.
Implant-Related Risks
As with any implant procedure, your breast implant has a risk of rupturing or deflating. With implants, there is also a risk of capsular contracture, where scar tissue forms around the implant.
Although rare, we will continue to monitor your recovery to ensure you are healing properly and there is no sign of an issue with your breast implant.
Flap-Related Risks
The development of a hernia or muscle weakness at the donor site is a potential risk to the DIEP flap procedure.
In extremely rare cases, patients develop tissue necrosis, where the transferred tissue lacks sufficient blood supply and dies. Tissue necrosis can be treated by surgically removing the dead tissue and lumps it can create.
Surgery-Related Risks
General surgical risks like bleeding, slow healing of incisions, and infection are still possible. However, with an experienced plastic surgeon performing the procedure in a state-of-the-art facility, your risk of developing any of these complications is extremely low.
Contact us immediately if you believe you are developing adverse symptoms.
New Orleans Breast Cancer Survivors Choose Dr. Tandon
"It’s been a two year journey knowing Dr. Tandon, and my courageous mom continues to endure her battle with breast cancer. But I can’t express enough, the value in the “knowing” that we’re not alone in this. To see the smile on mom’s face when you even say her doctor’s name, is priceless. Dr. Tandon, with all the uncertainty, panic, and fear that we’ve faced on this long road, thank you for being a safe place for us. You will always be a blessing to my family."
