Who Is a Candidate?

Many mastectomy patients choose to have their breast reconstructed, which can restore their body shape and improve their self-image. However, breast reconstruction is not the right choice for every woman who has a mastectomy. It might not be a good choice for you if you smoke, are obese, or have significant health problems like diabetes or heart disease.

• In general, most mastectomy patients are candidates for "immediate breast reconstruction," which is performed at the time of the mastectomy. It can be an appropriate option for many of our Orange County breast surgery patients who have early-stage cancer that is likely to be eliminated from the mastectomy.
• Choosing "delayed reconstruction," which takes place sometime after the initial treatment, is the right option for some women. This can be a more appropriate option for patients who have advanced cancer, had previous radiation to the chest wall, or have medical issues prohibiting a long surgical procedure.

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Our breast reconstruction patients from Orange County, California, including those from Corona, Newport Beach, and Irvine, rely on experienced breast surgeon Dr. Andrew Smith to answer their questions and help them make appropriate decisions during this stressful and confusing time. He will also explain the available Orange County breast surgery techniques to help you understand all of your options. Request a consultation online with Dr. Smith or call our office at 949.653.7000 and a staff member will be happy to assist you.