Breast Reconstruction Malaga

BREAST SURGERY

Recover the natural shape of your breasts

Breast reconstruction is plastic surgery that restores a breast that was removed (mastectomy) because of breast cancer or another disease, or by an accident or trauma. The reconstruction surgery creates a breast or breasts that is the same shape and same appearance as that of your natural breasts.

Dr. Maribel Ruiz, a specialist in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, performs breast reconstruction surgery in Malaga.

Here are some examples of before and after breast reconstruction surgery performed by Dr. Maribel Ruiz Ruiz:

Breast Reconstruction Results

Before and After Breast Reconstruction Procedures

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About Dr. Ruiz Ruiz

At the Clinic for Plastic Surgery located in Malaga and Benalmadena, Dr. Ruiz Ruiz specializes in plastic and cosmetic surgery of the breast.

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Breast Reconstruction

There are different breast reconstruction procedures to restore the breast to their normal appearance, size and shape, after a mastectomy (breast removal).

A very common method of breast reconstruction is skin expansion with a special type of breast implant that is inserted under the skin and pectoral muscle. This special breast implant expands due to the fact that saline is injected into it until the desired volume is obtained. After several months, this implant, that is only used to expand the skin is removed leaving a pocket or space to accommodate the new silicone breast implant in it’s place.

When reconstructing just one breast, the healthy breast will also need a surgical procedure to achieve symmetry with the reconstructed breast. This is by reduction, elevation, augmentation, etc.

Another option for reconstruction is an autologous procedure also know as flap reconstruction. This is done by using the patient’s own tissue which is taken from another area of the body, such as the back or the abdomen. Muscle, fat and skin are taken from those areas to the chest to reconstruct a woman’s breast with her own natural tissue.

Dr. Maribel Ruiz, a specialist in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, performs breast reconstruction under general anesthesia in a hospital in Malaga. Breast reconstruction surgery takes a minimum of two hours.

If you need more information about the breast reconstruction procedure, do not hesitate to contact us to book a personal consultation with Dr. Maribel Ruiz.

Dr. Maribel Ruiz uses Mentor prosthesis (implants), which is a market leading brand and are trusted for their quality and durability.

The exact lifespan of the implants cannot be determined beforehand. They can last up to 15 years or even longer.

In the event that an implant is found to be deformed or if an implant ruptures, Mentor offer a lifetime guarantee. In these cases, Mentor will provide you with new implants free of charge. If in the future there are complications such as capsular contracture, the brand guarantees to provide new implants up to 10 years after surgery.

Dr. Maribel Ruiz uses Mentor prosthesis (implants), which is a market leading brand and are trusted for their quality and durability.

The exact lifespan of the implants cannot be determined beforehand. They can last up to 15 years or even longer.

In the event that an implant is found to be deformed or if an implant ruptures, Mentor offer a lifetime guarantee. In these cases, Mentor will provide you with new implants free of charge. If in the future there are complications such as capsular contracture, the brand guarantees to provide new implants up to 10 years after surgery.

Silicone gel implants offer a natural result, especially to the touch and when palpated, because they have a very similar consistency to that of the mammary gland.

The silicone gel can have different densities, such as that of the feel of the breast of a woman around thirty or the new dense gel called «cohesive» with a similar feel to that of the breast of a woman younger than that.

Silicone gel breast implants can be round or anatomical.
Round implants are uniformly convex at the front and contain a soft gel that is designed to slide downward when the woman stands.

Anatomical implants resemble the shape of the breast (with a more projected lower part of the breast) and generally contain a more cohesive gel. These implants are often chosen because they are available in many of the models that the Mentor brand offers.

Round

Round implants contain a silicone gel of moderate density that moves when the woman’s position varies, thus giving a very natural appearance both in movement, and in sight and touch. Being uniformly rounded, they do not present particular positioning problems. They are available in different levels of projection (low, medium and high).

Anatomical

Anatomical (teardrop) implants offer natural results thanks to their shape, which is similar to that of the natural breast (referred to as teardrop-shaped). They have a high-density cohesive gel that remains compact without diffusing into the tissues in the evento of implant rupture. There is a wide availability of models adaptable to almost any individual.

In case of rupture of the anatomical prosthesis, the cohesive gel remains very compact, without any tendency to migrate towards the neighboring tissues. In addition, with the condition known as tubular breasts and those that need a greater filling of the lower part of the breast, anatomical implants offer better chances of success thanks to their shape, with greater volume and projection in the lower part of the breast.

Regarding the balancing of size (volume), it is the difference in the shape of the implants that determines the final appearance of the breasts: implants with a high profile giving a greater projection, anatomical implants make the lower pole more prominent, whilst round implants cause a visual effect of less filling, but of greater extension. These differences are more evident in the implants placed behind the gland, while they are less evident in those placed behind the muscle.

It is important to understand that the larger the implant, the more likely it is for gravity to have a negative effect and see the implant drop over time because heavier breasts have more tendency to drop downwards over time.

Dra. Maribel Ruiz will explain to the patient what can happen if an inappropriate size of implant is chosen. To do this, she will explain how to classify the breasts according to the cup system (AA, A, B, C, D, DD) and will show you real photos of patients. The dimensions of the implants must be chosen according and within the limits of the individual’s size, shape and frame.

Inserting the implant behind the gland is the simplest and fastest way to perform breast implant surgery. It gives the least amount of post surgery pain, whilst still allowing good mobility of the breast immediately after surgury. The recovery period is faster and, in addition, the muscular contractions will normally affect the appearance of the breast the least. This is the ideal option for patients who want to go from a medium size (for example from a B cup), to one size larger (for example to a C cup).

Behind the muscle is more suitable to patients with a slimmer build and where the outline of the implant would be more visable under the skin where the subcutaneous tissue is very thin. This type of surgery is used in patients who are less active or who will avoid intense physical activity with the arms and pectoral muscles.

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Bachelor's Degree

Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Malaga since 1993 and Doctor "cum laude" since 1997.

Certifications

Member No. 733 belonging to Spanish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery.

Medical License

Doctor with medical license nº 7.058 of the College of Doctors of Malaga.

About the doctor
Dr. Ruiz Ruiz

Dr. Maria Isabel Ruiz Ruiz is one of the leading specialists in plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures on the Costa del Sol. She has more than 20 years of experience performing cosmetic procedures. She is a member of the Spanish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery.

If you live in Malaga or the Costa del Sol area and are interested in a breast lift (mastopexy) please contact our office to schedule your consultation today.

Certifications do not guarantee that you will get good results after cosmetic plastic surgery or that there will be no complications. But you can be sure that a certified plastic surgeon has the proper training and experience.

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