Breast Reconstruction - Mayo Clinic in Florida

Mayo Clinic plastic and reconstructive surgeons offer the latest techniques for breast reconstruction, including microsurgery, for patients that undergo partial (lumpectomy) or complete mastectomy. Because our experts provide the full range of reconstructive options, an individualized plan for reconstruction is made based on your unique priorities, needs and physique.

We offer breast reconstruction at any point of your care journey, including:

Immediate reconstruction, which is performed at the same time as the mastectomy
Delayed reconstruction, which can be performed weeks, months or years later

Regardless of when you choose to have surgery, our specialists have extensive experience in the full range of procedures that optimize both oncologic and cosmetic outcomes.

As a high-volume breast reconstruction program, we offer all options for breast reconstruction surgery. We present options to you so that you can make the best choice for you.

Integrated care by a team of specialists

We work closely with the other specialists that may be involved in your care including surgical oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and specialized anesthesiologists to provide you with personalized care that addresses your unique needs. Patients also have ready access to our surgical lymphedema treatment program.

Access to the full spectrum of reconstructive procedures, including surgical procedures that are not widely available:

Microsurgery, also known as free-flap surgery
DIEP (deep inferior epigastric perforator) flap surgery
Thigh-based flap breast reconstruction
Revision surgery after past reconstruction
Surgical nipple reconstruction
Fat grafting
Goldilocks procedure
Direct-to-implant surgery
Expander to implant surgery (staged implant reconstruction)
Implant replacement surgery
Lymphedema surgery including lymphovenous bypass and lymph node transfers

Latest treatment options

You will receive care from a team of reconstruction specialists who regularly conduct cutting-edge research to optimize clinical care and safety, and to expand the choices available to breast cancer patients.

Deep understanding of the patient perspective

We listen to you and tailor a plan personalized to meet your comfort and cosmetic needs. We offer many options so that you can make the decision that is right for you. To give you the best possible result, our surgeons will work with you to determine the best reconstructive timeline, which varies for every person.

Financial eligibility and care coordination

Our financial counselors and care coordinators can answer questions and help you navigate your insurance benefits.

Experience and expertise

The entire plastic surgery care team including our plastic and reconstructive surgeons are subspecialized and fellowship-trained, and we are ready to support your unique needs. U.S. News & World Report ranks Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville the No. 1 hospital in Florida and our cancer care the best in the state.

Meeting with a surgeon is often the first step in breast reconstruction.

Breast Reconstruction Surgery by Experts at Mayo Clinic

There are many reasons to choose Mayo Clinic for breast reconstruction, including:

Meeting with a surgeon is often the first step in breast reconstruction.