Restoring Breast Sensation with Reconstruction
Breast Sensory Nerve Transfer Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, AZ
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OVERVIEW
At the time of a mastectomy, sensory nerves to the skin of the breast are removed with the breast tissue causing loss of sensation and numbness to the remaining breast skin. Over time, some patients may experience limited sensory return, however, most patients are left insensate.
Whether a patient choses to have breast reconstruction with implants or their own tissue, return of breast skin sensation is limited at best. Surgeons at the Aesthetic and Restorative Breast Center are able to routinely perform a “nerve transfer” at the time of the flap (patient’s own tissue) reconstruction. Nerve transfer improves the return of sensation to the reconstructed breast by joining together a sensory nerve of the flap to the nerves of the breast or chest. Unfortunately, patients with previous radiation have a lower chance of regaining breast sensation.
RESTORE WITH YOUR OWN TISSUE
When you decide to have reconstructive breast surgery, it is a big decision to make, especially after aggressively treating breast cancer. At ARBC, we want to make your surgical decisions as easy as possible, and will answer all of your questions so you can make an informed decision about your care. If you would like a consultation for DIEP flap reconstruction, please contact our office and schedule your first appointment today.
Individual results are not guaranteed and may vary from person to person. Images may contain models.