The goal of oncoplastic surgery is to remove all of the cancerous tissue or tumour while preserving as much of the healthy tissue as possible. Oncoplastic surgery is a modern technique that combines breast cancer surgery with plastic surgery to both remove the breast cancer and improve the appearance of the breast. If the cancers are small, it will be possible to remodel the breast with very little disruption needed.

With oncoplastic breast surgery, it is possible for women who have large breasts to remove the cancer whilst reducing the size and ‘sag’ of the breasts. This results in a more youthful and ‘pert’ breast shape. If women only want the ‘sag’ of the breasts addressed, then the cancer operation can be combined with a breast ‘uplift’ procedure. This can result in a better cosmetic outcome than ‘traditional’ breast cancer surgery. If you are considering oncoplastic surgery, Dr Victoria can work with you to discuss your goals and expectations to give you the best, natural outcome to suit you.

In some situations, Dr Victoria might recommend a ‘flap’ technique to replace the volume of breast tissue after lumpectomy. This is known as ‘volume replacement’ and is a modern technique that borrows some tissue from areas next to the breast to replace the volume of tissue taken from the breast cancer, to give you a natural reconstruction.

Oncoplastic surgery combines breast cancer surgery with plastic surgery to improve the appearance of the breast. It can be used to: lift the breast, reduce the size of the breast, or create a new breast mound (if the entire breast has been removed). This type of surgery often results in a better cosmetic outcome than traditional breast cancer surgery. If you are considering oncoplastic surgery, be sure to discuss your goals and expectations with Dr Victoria.

Once the tumour has been removed, the next step is to reconstruct the breast. This can be done using either an implant or a flap technique. An implant is typically used for smaller breasts, while a flap technique is usually used for larger breasts. The type of reconstruction that is best for you will depend on your individual situation and preferences. You can discuss this with Dr Victoria prior to your surgery.