Breast Reconstruction - TRAM Flap Method

Breast Reconstruction Following Mastectomy

Mastectomy is the removal of all or part of the breast. Depending upon the type of mastectomy, breast reconstruction will be performed, either during the mastectomy surgery or at a later date. The most popular method of reconstruction is the TRAM Flap method, using the patients own tissue to rebuild the breast.

This video shows a real surgery to reconstruct the breast and nipple. [4:02mins]

TRAM breast reconstruction is the most popular of all reconstruction options, especially for a woman with excess belly fat or an abdomen that has been stretched out by pregnancy. You end up with a "tummy tuck"; as a fringe benefit of surgery. Also, abdominal tissue feels most like a natural breast to anyone touching you.

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For an actual surgery showing the TRAM flap method, the following video is a real breast reconstruction surgery.

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