Both procedures are aimed to create breasts that were removed during the mastectomy procedure. Regardless of the type of reconstruction the goal is always to achieve a symmetrical natural appearing breasts that fit your body and help you regain confidence and make you feel feminine. During an implant based reconstruction the implant is placed for creation of a breast mound where in autologous reconstruction the surgeon will use your own fat, most commonly from the abdomen, to reconstruct your breasts. Chances of infection are usually lower when your own tissue is used and a more naturally appearing softer breasts can be created.