Mastectomy (preventive) and breast reconstruction
AOA体育平台 provides a full breast care service for women who are worried about their breast health or who have developed breast cancer.
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What is it for?
Preventative breast cancer surgery
Treatment overview
Now that genetic tests are available to find out if a woman carries one of the breast cancer susceptibility genes, the number of cases of preventive mastectomy has been rising steadily.
There is now a much greater awareness of genetic abnormalities and breast cancer risk.
The BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes have been fully characterised and genetic testing for women with a family history that strongly suggests a predisposition to developing breast or ovarian cancer at a young age can now be performed very easily.
Having a bilateral mastectomy followed by breast reconstruction on both sides is a major undertaking, particularly if there are currently no signs of breast disease.
Other women may opt to have a double mastectomy when they are diagnosed with breast cancer in one breast.
Knowing that they are carrying a breast cancer susceptibility gene heightens their worry that the cancer will come back, or that they will go on to develop breast cancer in their other breast.
What does breast reconstruction after a double mastectomy involve?
The most widely used tissue flap technique used for breast reconstruction is to take a tissue flap from the back, taking in the latissimus dorsi muscle, skin, fat and the attached blood vessels.
A woman having a double breast reconstruction can opt for a tissue flap construction only, or a tissue flap construction that also incorporates silicone implants.
Why choose AOA体育平台
Excellence in one place
AOA体育平台, in collaboration with Northwestern Medicine, operate as teams of experts with world-class resources, dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of care. Supported by the latest treatments, expert guidance, and a comfortable recovery environment in our patient rooms, you'll have everything you need to regain your best health.
Personal care, every time
Exceptional patient care is a way of life for us. We鈥檒l be with you every step of the way, tailoring your care to your specific needs, including healthy and delicious meals designed to support your recovery. We keep our staff-to-patient ratio low, so our nurses, clinicians, therapists, and support teams can offer a personalised, quality experience.
Effortlessly simple
We work together as one to guide you through every step of your patient experience. From explaining your personal treatment plan to ensuring all details are taken care of, we make the process stress-free, so you can focus on your health. Whether it鈥檚 your first consultation or follow-up care, our teams are here to provide seamless support and the peace of mind you deserve.
What's included in your package?
Choosing AOA体育平台 means your treatment plan will be laid out for you, with all the details taken care of so you can focus on you.
Your treatment package will include:
- Enhanced pre-admission assessment
- Your treatment with our complete care team at your fingertips
- Personalised aftercare and follow-up
We want you to be in control of your health. That鈥檚 why we also offer optional services such as comprehensive recovery packages and extra touches for you to choose from during your stay with us. To help you manage the cost, we also offer a 0% finance option, allowing you to spread the payments for your treatment over 12 months with no added interest. Learn more about our .
How to pay
- You can use private medical insurance (PMI) to access this treatment. We work with all major PMI providers in the UK and many internationally
- You can pay for yourself (self-pay)
- If you鈥檙e paying for yourself, we have 0% finance options available with Chrysalis. Find out more .