What is Breast Reconstruction?
Breast reconstruction in India is a reconstructive procedure performed after or alongside breast cancer surgery to restore breast shape and volume. It does not treat the cancer. Mastectomy — or sometimes a large lumpectomy defect — is the oncological operation; reconstruction replaces what that operation removes. Implant-based reconstruction uses a silicone implant, often after a tissue expander filled over weeks. Autologous reconstruction uses the patient's own tissue, commonly from the abdomen (DIEP or TRAM) or the back (latissimus dorsi). Hybrid plans exist: a flap plus an implant, or later fat grafting.





