If it is necessary for you to undergo a mastectomy, you should be aware of breast reconstruction .
Breast reconstruction recreates the breast shape after the natural breast has been removed.
In most cases, a woman who has had a mastectomy can have her breast reconstructed. Reconstruction is a very personal decision and some women feel it is not necessary. After a mastectomy, many women prefer to wear an artificial breast form, called a prosthesis, inside their bras. Others opt to make no attempt to alter their appearance. Reconstruction is a choice that can have a significant impact on your lifestyle.