Types of Reconstruction

There are a lot of choices to make in having a breast reconstruction. Rely on the guidance of your doctors and advice from friends who've been there to help you sort out the possibilities.

Today, your options include:

• an implant that is filled with either saline (saltwater) or silicone gel
• tissue transplanted from your own back, belly, or buttock (with or without additional implants)
• a reconstructed breast with a smooth surface
• a reconstructed nipple (tattooed or made from your own transplanted tissue)