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Breast reconstruction is an operation to try to get back the shape of the breast after removal of a breast, or removal of part of the breast. The aim of breast reconstruction is to match the remaining natural breast as closely as possible.

This can either be done by creating a breast 'form' with an implant, which is put underneath the skin and muscle that covers your chest, or by using skin, fat (and sometimes muscle) from another part of your body. A combination of these techniques can be used for some women.

There are two main types of breast reconstruction: Reconstruction using an implant of some kind. Free flap reconstruction, in which skin and fat from your lower abdomen, or occasionally buttock, is grafted to the breast area. The skin and fat is completely removed from the original area and a new blood supply is created for the new breast tissue, using microsurgery.

You are likely to feel tired and sore for a week or two after reconstruction. Most of your discomfort can be controlled by medication prescribed by your doctor. Depending on the extent of your surgery, you'll probably be released from the hospital in two to five days.

Many reconstruction options require a surgical drain to remove excess fluids from surgical sites immediately following the operation, but these are removed within the first week or two after surgery.

Patients are given a list of detailed postoperative instructions, which include requirements for medications, hygiene, exercise and eating.