Breast Reconstruction Durham
Dr. Coan is the only Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with privileges to perform the breast reconstruction procedure at the Alamance Regional Medical Center. As a Consulting Member of the Duke Faculty of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Coan has privileges to operate within the Duke hospitals, including the James E. Davis Surgical Center in Durham. As a member of the Adjunct Clinical Faculty at the Duke University Medical Center in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Coan continues to teach and train the residents in the field of reconstructive surgery.
The term breast reconstruction is actually used to describe successive plastic surgery procedures where the goal is to restore a breast to near normal size, shape and appearance after a mastectomy. The procedure can be done immediately following the mastectomy (while the patient is still under general anesthesia), or it can be done in a delayed or secondary fashion. Each patient is different and the decision to proceed with immediate or secondary breast reconstruction may be influenced by the the condition of the patient. It is important to note that excellent results may be obtained with both immediate and secondary breast reconstructions. For more information on the procedure, or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Brian S. Coan, call (919) 484-4884 and it will be our pleasure to schedule you for a consultation.
Click here to view the Natrelle Breast Reconstruction Tutorial Video
With the evolution of surgical procedures, breast reconstruction offers a physically and emotionally rewarding option for a woman who has lost a breast due to cancer or another condition.
Many women find the creation of a new breast markedly improves self-image, confidence and overall quality of life. And while surgery can give a patient a relatively natural-looking breast, a reconstructed breast will never look or feel exactly as the removed breast.
Is Breast Reconstruction an option for me?
Breast reconstruction is tailored to each individual and a possible option for patients who:
- Are able to deal well with diagnosis and treatment
- Do not have additional medical conditions or other illnesses
- Have realistic goals for restoring the breast
Breast reconstruction generally involves successive procedures performed in varying stages and can either:
- Start at the same time as mastectomy, or
- Be performed after the patient heals from mastectomy and recovers from additional cancer treatments
For more information on breast reconstruction with implants, click here for Natrelle’s Reconstruction with Silicone Surgery Planner (PDF – 3.9MB) or visit the Natrelle Breast Reconstruction website.
