An alternative approach to implant reconstruction involves creating a skin flap using tissue taken from other parts of the body, such as the back, abdomen, or buttocks. This type of surgery is more complex than skin expansion. Scars will be left at both the tissue donor site and at the reconstructed breast, and recovery will take longer than with an implant.
On the other hand, when the breast is reconstructed entirely with your own tissue, the results are generally more natural, and there are no concerns about a silicone implant. In some cases, you may have the added benefit of an improved abdominal contour.