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Every procedure is performed at St. Charles Surgical Hospital, the only hospital in the world built exclusively for breast cancer surgery and reconstruction. Here, our team operates without distraction in a setting created to support precision, safety, and the seamless delivery of care. Many of the world’s most advanced reconstructive techniques were developed within these walls, making the hospital a center of excellence and the birthplace of surgical innovation.
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Work with a team whose sole focus is rebuilding life after breast cancer.
Choose from advanced microsurgical procedures developed by our surgeons.
Feel confident with results that prioritize your goals and restore your sense of self.
“I worried about ever looking normal again. Then my doctors took over, and look at me now – I’m stepping out.”
Doris, Center for Restorative Breast Center Patient
Pioneered at the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery, the APEX Flap℠ is a next-generation approach to abdominal-based breast reconstruction. It uses living tissue from below the belly button to rebuild the breast with softness, shape, and improved core strength. This technique offers an ideal option for women seeking refined, natural results after mastectomy.
APEX Flap℠ Breast Reconstruction
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The DIEP Flap procedure uses your own abdominal tissue to recreate the breast after mastectomy without removing muscle. This method preserves strength and function while offering a natural look and feel. It remains one of the most advanced and trusted techniques in reconstructive microsurgery.
DIEP Breast Reconstruction
The Stacked Flap℠ technique offers a solution for women with limited donor tissue who still want to avoid implants. By layering multiple flaps, it allows for greater volume and shape in a single breast. This approach combines artistry and advanced surgical planning to achieve balanced, personalized results.
Stacked Flap℠ Breast Reconstruction
Hybrid reconstruction blends natural tissue transfer with a small breast implant to enhance size and projection. It’s often chosen by women with low body fat who want the softness of living tissue with added fullness. This single-stage solution offers flexibility without compromising aesthetics.
Hybrid Breast Reconstruction
The SGAP Flap uses living fat from the upper hip to rebuild the breast with softness, shape, and volume. It’s an excellent option for women who may not have sufficient abdominal tissue for reconstruction. With extensive experience in this technique, the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery continues to lead its advancement worldwide.
SGAP Breast Reconstruction
Designed for women with minimal donor tissue, the BODY LIFT Flap® combines multiple tissue sources to restore shape and volume after a double mastectomy. The approach can also provide body contouring benefits at the donor sites. It’s a highly customized option developed at our Center to expand what’s possible.
BODY LIFT Flap® Breast Reconstruction
Implant-based reconstruction restores breast shape using silicone or saline implants, often placed during mastectomy. This method can be supported with a collagen matrix to help maintain structure and softness. It’s a streamlined approach that can meet both your aesthetic and recovery goals. Explore our before & after results gallery here to see more examples of what a revolution in breast reconstruction looks like.
Implant Breast Reconstruction
When a previous reconstruction hasn’t met expectations, our team can offer revision through advanced microsurgery and creative planning. These procedures aim to restore symmetry, relieve discomfort, and improve overall satisfaction. No matter the reason, thoughtful correction is possible.
Corrective Breast Reconstruction
Radiation after lumpectomy can lead to volume loss or distortion in the breast. Using natural tissue, our team can restore shape and balance while preserving the healthy breast. It’s a subtle but powerful way to feel whole again.
Lumpectomy Repair
3D nipple reconstruction uses tattoo artistry to create the appearance of a natural nipple and areola. This finishing touch offers realism without additional surgery. It’s a common final step for women choosing delayed nipple reconstruction.
3D Nipple Breast Reconstruction
Developed at our Center, 4D Nipple℠ reconstruction combines sculpted tissue with dimensional tattooing to replicate both form and color. This layered approach creates a highly realistic and lasting result. It’s designed to complete the reconstruction process with detail and artistry.
4D Nipple Breast℠ Reconstruction
Nipple sparing mastectomies allow for the removal of breast tissue while preserving the nipple and skin envelope. When paired with reconstruction, it offers a more natural appearance with minimal scarring. It’s often an option for women undergoing preventive or early-stage cancer surgery.
Nipple Sparing Mastectomy
For those with a high genetic risk of breast cancer, preventative mastectomy offers proactive risk reduction. When combined with advanced reconstruction, women can maintain a natural appearance and feel. It’s a deeply personal decision supported by thoughtful planning and care.
BCRA/Preventative Mastectomy
The Center for Restorative Breast Surgery is revolutionizing what healing looks and feels like after breast cancer.
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