Breast Reconstruction in Milwaukee

What Is Breast Reconstruction?

Breast reconstruction surgery is plastic surgery that restores one or both of the breasts to their normal shape, appearance, symmetry, and size following mastectomy, lumpectomy, or other deformities. It is often performed in stages and can either begin at the time of mastectomy or be delayed until a later date.

Implant and Flap Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction generally falls into two categories: implant based or flap reconstruction. Implant reconstruction utilizes breast implants to help form a new breast mound. Flap reconstruction uses the patient’s own tissue from another part of the body to form a new breast. All our physicians at Illume Cosmetic Surgery are familiar with both approaches and will help guide you towards the option that best fits your needs and desires.

The surgeons of Illume Cosmetic Surgery have a close relationship with the ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Breast Center that has lasted over 2 decades with hundreds of cases performed. Dr. Chris Hussussian was the Chief of Surgery for ProHealth Waukesha for four years. During that time, he led the surgical department in collaboration with the physicians at Illume to establish the highest quality breast reconstruction in the Milwaukee area.

After reconstruction, we partner with in-house permanent makeup artists to offer 3D nipple tattooing at our Milwaukee and Waukesha offices. In Milwaukee, we partner with Rosie Wells of Permanent Makeup