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Breast Reconstruction
The emotional and physical stress of a diagnosis of breast cancer and the prospect of a mastectomy is understandably daunting. Many women choose one of several breast reconstruction options at the time of or following the surgical removal of their breast cancer to return to a more natural body form and sense of body image.
Expert surgeons from the UCLA Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery specialize in state-of-the-art techniques that create a natural looking breast and help patients regain a positive body image and overall emotional quality of life after surgery. UCLA Plastic Surgeons have pioneered state-of-the-art techniques and are on the cutting edge of research in breast reconstruction. UCLA performs the largest volume of microsurgical breast reconstruction in the Western United States. With a success rate of 99.5%. Surgeons at the UCLA Center for Breast Reconstruction work as a team with physicians and surgeons at the Revlon/UCLA Breast Center, a comprehensive multidisciplinary program for women’s breast health.
Patient Education
Used by many prestigious medical institutions around the country, EMMI will help you have a better understanding and level of comfort about an upcoming surgical procedure. You'll learn how a procedure works, what to expect when you go home, what to do before and after your surgery, the risks, benefits and alternatives. You'll have the opportunity to identify questions as you think of them, and print a handy reminder sheet to bring to discuss with your doctor during your pre-op visit. Our hope is that you will be more knowledgeable and confident throughout your treatment process.
