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Matthew D. Goodwin, M.D.
Diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery
Diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery
| Call for an appointment: 561-655-6622 |
Breast Reconstruction
Women that undergo surgical removal of their breast (mastectomy)
usually do so to treat breast cancer and sometimes for other
diseases. This is an incredibly traumatic experience for women. Our
goal is to reduce this trauma by reconstructing the breast.
There are numerous techniques in breast reconstruction that can be
categorized as either implant reconstruction or flap reconstruction
(using your own tissue to make the breast). Sometimes these
modalities are combined. Dr. Goodwin will explain to you all the
treatment options. Based on your health, body habitus, and goals,
together, you and Dr. Goodwin will determine the plan for
reconstruction.
Both forms of breast reconstruction -- implant or flap reconstruction
-- usually require several stages to completion. Every patient
requires a customized plan for an optimal result. After creating the
breast size and shape, as well as symmetry between the two breasts,
the last two steps are creation of the nipple and areola.
There are many options in breast reconstruction. Many plastic
surgeons do not perform some of the more complex reconstructive
procedures. Please see The New York Times article “Some Hidden
Choices in Breast Reconstruction” from the December 22, 2008
health section. It is Dr. Goodwin’s opinion that patients should be
informed of all their options before proceeding with breast
reconstruction.
Dr. Goodwin is fellowship-trained in breast reconstruction and
microsurgery. He is well versed in the most advanced techniques
for breast reconstruction using implants or your own tissue (flap
reconstruction). He has extensive experience performing perforator
flap reconstruction including the Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery
Perforator (DIEP) flap and the Superior Gluteal Artery Perforator
(SGAP) flap. These are free flap reconstructions that provide tissue
and skin to the breast while sparing the patients underlying muscle.
Implant / Tissue Expander Reconstruction
• Tissue expander
• Permanent implants
Flap Reconstruction/ Autologous Tissue
• Trans-Rectus Abdominus Musculocutaneous Flap(TRAM)
• Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Flap (DIEP)
• Superior Gluteal Artery Perforator Flap (SGAP)
• Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap
•
Nipple-Areola Reconstruction
• Local tissue flap
• Skin graft
• Tattooing
Women that undergo surgical removal of their breast (mastectomy)
usually do so to treat breast cancer and sometimes for other
diseases. This is an incredibly traumatic experience for women. Our
goal is to reduce this trauma by reconstructing the breast.
There are numerous techniques in breast reconstruction that can be
categorized as either implant reconstruction or flap reconstruction
(using your own tissue to make the breast). Sometimes these
modalities are combined. Dr. Goodwin will explain to you all the
treatment options. Based on your health, body habitus, and goals,
together, you and Dr. Goodwin will determine the plan for
reconstruction.
Both forms of breast reconstruction -- implant or flap reconstruction
-- usually require several stages to completion. Every patient
requires a customized plan for an optimal result. After creating the
breast size and shape, as well as symmetry between the two breasts,
the last two steps are creation of the nipple and areola.
There are many options in breast reconstruction. Many plastic
surgeons do not perform some of the more complex reconstructive
procedures. Please see The New York Times article “Some Hidden
Choices in Breast Reconstruction” from the December 22, 2008
health section. It is Dr. Goodwin’s opinion that patients should be
informed of all their options before proceeding with breast
reconstruction.
Dr. Goodwin is fellowship-trained in breast reconstruction and
microsurgery. He is well versed in the most advanced techniques
for breast reconstruction using implants or your own tissue (flap
reconstruction). He has extensive experience performing perforator
flap reconstruction including the Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery
Perforator (DIEP) flap and the Superior Gluteal Artery Perforator
(SGAP) flap. These are free flap reconstructions that provide tissue
and skin to the breast while sparing the patients underlying muscle.
Implant / Tissue Expander Reconstruction
• Tissue expander
• Permanent implants
Flap Reconstruction/ Autologous Tissue
• Trans-Rectus Abdominus Musculocutaneous Flap(TRAM)
• Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Flap (DIEP)
• Superior Gluteal Artery Perforator Flap (SGAP)
• Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap
•
Nipple-Areola Reconstruction
• Local tissue flap
• Skin graft
• Tattooing