Secondary mammoplasties

When choosing a method of breast reconstruction, it is often possible to select a technique that will closely match the contralateral breast in size and shape.
Other times, the method chosen will require alteration of the contralateral breast to achieve symmetry.
Some patients may even request surgery on the normal breast for either cosmetic or functional reasons.
In patients with very large breasts, mammograms following breast reduction surgery will be easier to interpret.

. The timing of the symmetry procedure and the technique chosen should not interfere with either the patient’s cancer treatment or future monitoring of the contralateral breast.
Available techniques include breast reduction, mastopexy, augmentation, or a combination of these techniques. Not only is the selection of technique important but also its timing is critical to achieving the best cosmetic results.