Breast reconstruction in Turkey | Infos & Prices 2024

What is breast reconstruction?

Breast reconstruction in Turkey offers a transformative procedure to restore natural breast shapes that may have been compromised due to :

• Demolition surgeries (lumpectomy, quadrantectomy, and mastectomy for breast cancer).
• Trauma or congenital deformities.

This integral part of breast cancer treatment involves plastic surgery, with or without a prosthesis, and may also include nipple and areola reconstruction.

 Immediate breast reconstruction, performed during tumor removal, is crucial, although delayed reconstruction may be more appropriate in certain cases.

Breast reconstruction with Turquie Santé: How easy is it?

No breast reconstruction surgery can create a breast identical to the uninjured contralateral breast. While perfection cannot be guaranteed, our objective is to create a new breast that is similar in shape and volume to the contralateral breast. To achieve this, Turquie Santé always ensures that you have access to the most experienced aesthetic surgeons so that we can provide you with personalized care tailored to your specific needs.

We also offer a free teleconsultation to discuss your goals in detail with one of our experts. If necessary, they can order additional tests to determine the most appropriate reconstruction technique for you and give you personalized advice on how to best prepare for surgery.

Objectives of breast reconstruction

Breast reconstruction is a procedure that can be considered for both aesthetic and reconstructive reasons. Indeed, for many women, the loss of a breast due to cancer or other surgery can be a difficult ordeal to overcome, both physically and psychologically. Breast reconstruction can then become a means of feeling complete and in tune with one's body.

Each woman's situation is unique, and the decision to have breast reconstruction is a personal one. There is no "right" or "wrong" answer, and the most important thing is for the patient to choose the solution that will allow her to live as well as possible with her body.

Breast reconstruction allows for:

• Restore the skin and subcutaneous tissues of the chest.
• Create breast relief.
• Reconstruct the areola-nipple complex.
• Correct congenital deformities and breast asymmetries.
• Correction of scars caused by trauma, surgery and burns.

In order for breast reconstruction to go smoothly, it is important to stop any tumor treatments such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy. In all cases, you should seek the advice of an oncologist and a plastic surgeon to make an informed decision. Don't hesitate to ask questions and express your expectations and fears. It's important to feel comfortable and confident with your surgeon before embarking on this process.

Breast reconstruction techniques in Turkey

In Turkey, highly skilled surgeons offer a range of advanced breast reconstruction techniques for mastectomy patients. These techniques include breast prostheses and autologous reconstruction using the patient's own tissue (flaps or lipofilling).

Autologous reconstruction involves the use of various flaps, such as:

• Dorsalis myocutaneous flap.
• Musculocutaneous flap of the rectus abdominis, "free TRAM".
• DIEP free flap reconstruction.
• SIEA free flap reconstruction.
• TUG free flap reconstruction.

Autologous reconstruction can also involve the use of the patient's own fat through lipofilling. This method uses liposuction to remove fat from areas with fat reserves and reinject it into the breast being reconstructed.

The choice of breast reconstruction technique depends on several factors, including the patient's overall health and morphology, as well as the type of mastectomy performed. It is important to recognize that some patients may prefer to maintain a flat breast rather than restore breast volume, and this preference must be fully respected.

Surgeons need to carefully evaluate the remaining skin and tissue in order to select the most suitable technique that aligns with the patient's desires. It is essential to ensure that the areola and nipple are aesthetically harmonious with the reconstructed breast, meeting the patient's aesthetic goals.

Nipple reconstruction techniques

The following techniques are used for nipple reconstruction:

• Grafting a part of the contralateral nipple.
• Use of local flaps.
• Composite grafts (such as from the labia minora, earlobe, or fingertips).

Areola reconstruction techniques

The techniques used for areola reconstruction are:

• Use of the contralateral areola.
• Use of skin from other areas of the body (such as the retroauricular region, upper eyelids, medial part of the gluteal fold, upper and inner thigh region).

Personalized assistance for an unforgettable stay!

Turquie Santé provides comprehensive, personalized support for your medical stay in Turkey. Once you choose our services, you will be assigned a dedicated advisor to assist you at every step. We take care of planning your flight and hotel stay to ensure maximum comfort.

Highly qualified healthcare professionals will provide your medical care, guaranteeing quality treatment and personalized follow-up. Our team of interpreters will accompany you throughout your stay, facilitating communication with medical, paramedical, and hotel staff.

Additionally, we provide a private chauffeur in a luxurious Mercedes Vito for safe and comfortable transport between the airport, the hotel, and the clinic.

Turquie Santé is dedicated to providing you with a unique and unforgettable medical experience at the best price in Turkey. Your well-being and satisfaction are our top priority. Please feel free to contact us for further information or a personalized quote.