Reconstructive breast surgery for patients after mastectomy, with congenital asymmetry, or following severe deformity. Umnagumo Plastic Surgery offers both implant-based and autologous-tissue reconstruction tailored to each patient’s clinical and personal context.
Breast reconstruction at Umnagumo Plastic Surgery covers post-mastectomy reconstruction, correction of congenital asymmetry (including tuberous breast deformity and Poland syndrome), and complex revisions where prior reconstructive work has produced an unsatisfactory result.
Reconstruction is planned in coordination with the patient’s oncologic team where applicable, and is staged in immediate or delayed format depending on cancer treatment, radiation history, and patient preference.
Two main reconstruction strategies are used: implant-based reconstruction (with or without an initial tissue expander) and autologous tissue reconstruction using the patient’s own fat or local flaps. The choice depends on tissue quality, prior radiation, oncologic plan, and the patient’s preferences.
For congenital asymmetry, the approach is highly individualized: implants of differing profiles, fat grafting, glandular release for tuberous deformity, and contralateral matching procedures are all considered as part of a single coordinated plan.
Recovery duration depends heavily on reconstruction type. Implant-based reconstruction generally allows a return to daily activity within 7–10 days; autologous reconstruction typically requires 2–4 weeks of more careful recovery.
A long-term follow-up schedule is established at the time of consultation, including coordination with the patient’s oncologist for ongoing surveillance where applicable.
Yes. International patients with prior or ongoing oncologic treatment are welcome. Please share your prior surgical reports, pathology, and oncologist’s reconstruction recommendations during consultation so we can coordinate planning.
Yes, but radiated tissue requires specific planning. In radiated patients, autologous tissue reconstruction often produces better long-term outcomes than pure implant-based reconstruction. The plan is decided case by case.
Tuberous breast deformity is treated with internal glandular release combined with implant or fat grafting; Poland syndrome may require a combination of implant, expander, and autologous tissue. Each case is individualized.
Nipple and areolar reconstruction is typically performed as a secondary stage once the breast mound has settled, usually 3–6 months after the primary reconstruction. Medical tattooing of the areola is offered as a final step.
For full clinical details, before-and-after photographs, and Korean-language patient information for this procedure, please refer to the Korean detail page.
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