Breast-conserving surgery can follow a few different steps depending on your situation. Your surgeon will be able to provide the most comprehensive information about what to expect.
First, your general surgeon will remove the lump or abnormality along with some of the surrounding breast tissue. Sometimes, several lymph nodes under your armpit will also be removed and sent to a pathology lab for examination. A drain may be inserted to collect fluid. After that, stitches or adhesive strips will be used to close the wound and complete the lumpectomy procedure. It is a relatively straightforward surgery that does not take much time.
If you are undergoing oncoplastic breast surgery, our board-certified plastic surgeons will step in before the procedure is finished. We will use immediate reconstruction techniques to improve your cosmetic outcome. Keep in mind that we can also perform reconstruction in the future.