Reconstruction isn’t one path. It may follow cancer care, a risk-reducing mastectomy, a prior result that never felt right, or a difference present since childhood.
This is personal work. We acknowledge the weight of it, then eliminate what we can: confusion, hurry, guesswork. When you come to Larson Plastic Surgery, you’ll get plain language, choices that reflect your goals, and thoughtful guardrails that keep healing steady.
Yes
Surgery
1 to 6 hours
2 to 3 sessions
6 to 8 weeks
Permanent
Breast reconstruction restores shape using implants or your own tissue. Many patients choose a staged implant approach where their surgeon places tissue expanders on the first day of treatment, then exchanges them for implants once healing has settled.
We’ll discuss prepectoral (over the muscle) versus subpectoral (under the muscle) placement. Your provider will also explain how acellular dermal matrix supports soft-tissue coverage and which fat grafting techniques work best to refine your contours.
Dr. Larson also specializes in microsurgical DIEP breast reconstruction using your own abdominal tissue to create a breast frequently without the use of implants.
Reconstruction addresses the absence or distortion of breast tissue and works to restore proportion, comfort, and how clothing fits. It also helps correct side-to-side differences after unilateral mastectomy and can soften animation or tightness if muscle was previously involved. Nipple–areola options include surgical reconstruction or medical tattooing when appropriate.
Results of breast cancer treatments
Breast deformities
Trauma or injury to your breasts
Nipple–areola reconstruction
You’ll sit down with us for a detailed consultation that includes history, measurements, and photos aligned to your breast surgeon’s plan. We map choices—immediate vs delayed, expander vs direct-to-implant, plane selection—and talk openly about radiation, sensation, and staged refinements like fat transfer.
You’ll leave with a written timeline, garment guidance, and clear check-ins. Insurance documentation support is part of the visit, and your follow-up includes photo-verified milestones so progress feels tangible.
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Yes, we can. If radiation is unlikely, many patients choose immediate reconstruction with an expander or implant at the time of mastectomy. If radiation is planned or possible, delaying the permanent step can protect soft-tissue quality and reduce revision risk.
We’ll align choices to your cancer plan and document the path so your surgery for breast reconstruction in Phoenix supports treatment first and aesthetics for the long term.
Prepectoral placement situates the implant over the muscle with soft-tissue support, often reducing animation and post-workout movement. Subpectoral placement uses the muscle for coverage and may be preferable with thinner skin or certain radiation histories. Ahead of your breast reconstruction in Phoenix, we examine your skin envelope, mastectomy flaps, and comfort priorities to choose the plane that best fits your life and goals.
Radiation can tighten tissues and affect implant coverage, which is why we often use an expander during mastectomy, then address permanent choices after radiation has settled. Fat grafting can soften radiated skin and improve contours. We will set expectations about timing and likely refinements together, so you know the plan, step-by-step.
Sensation varies after mastectomy. Some patients regain partial feeling over time, others may not. If the nipple–areola is removed, options include surgical reconstruction or highly realistic tattooing. We discuss trade-offs and plan for symmetry so your breast reconstruction in Phoenix respects both appearance and what day-to-day living feels like.
Often, yes. Common goals include softening animation, improving rippling, adjusting implant position, or adding subtle volume with fat grafting. We’ll review records, examine tissues, and propose staged changes with before/after photo checkpoints. The aim is comfort and quiet confidence with clear reasons for each step.
