For those who want reconstruction directly after their cancer treatment, our board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeons collaborate with members of the patient’s cancer team — surgical oncology, medical oncology and radiation oncology — to offer a holistic approach that helps ensure we provide the best care possible. We also care for women who have decided that now is the time for breast reconstruction, months or even years after having a mastectomy. This is often referred to as delayed reconstruction.
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New and existing patients can schedule by phone using this number: 443-997-9466
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Treatment Options
Expander-Implant
This method uses an expander to create a breast mound. This may be followed by the placement of a breast implant.
Additional methods include:
- Oncoplastic surgery
- “Goldilocks” mastectomy
- Fat grafting
- Breast reduction and mastopexy (lift) for symmetry
- Nipple reconstruction and preservation surgery
- Revision of previous breast reconstruction
Autologous Breast Reconstruction
Breast is reconstructed using the tissue of the patient's body, called autologous tissue.
- Deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap is the most common autologous approach, which uses fat and tissue from the lower abdomen to create the breast.
- Other options:
- Profunda artery perforator flap (PAP) - Fat and tissue from the upper thigh
- Superficial inferior epigastric artery flap (SIEA) - Fat and tissue from the lower abdominal wall
- Latissimus flap breast reconstruction, licap flap
- Superior gluteal artery perforator flap (SGAP) - Using fat and tissue from the upper buttock, over the gluteus maximus muscle
- Transverse upper gracilis flap (TUG) - Fat and tissue from the inner thigh
- Transverse rectus abdominous muscle (TRAM) - Fat and tissue from lower abdomen
Patient Stories
Patient Resources
- Learn more about breast reconstruction options.
- Ask the Expert: 7 Things You Might Not Know About Delayed Breast Reconstruction
Why Choose Johns Hopkins for Reconstructive Breast Surgery?
Surgical Expertise
Rigorous surgical training and expertise in the latest reconstructive options make our team one of the best.
Compassionate Care
Our surgeons and physician assistants are devoted to their profession, providing personalized patient care, and readily accessible to patients and their families.
Advanced Research
Our surgeons are also researchers, investigating new approaches that lead to better patient outcomes.
Multidisciplinary Approach
Our team works with our colleagues in the Johns Hopkins Breast Center and in other specialties to ensure our patients receive the most comprehensive treatment and care.
Our Experts
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Physician's Assistants
Carla Bes, PA-C
Rae Buckley, PA-C
Caroline Davis, PA-C
Olga Duclos, PA-C, MSHS
Laura Z. LeBaron, PA-C
Nina Ringelman, PA-C
