Wright Plastic Surgery: Dr. Eric Wright
1811 Rahling Rd, Suite 100
Little Rock, AR 72223
Phone: (501) 575-0088
Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Breast Reconstruction
After mastectomy or lumpectomy, breast reconstruction helps women from Fayetteville, Jonesboro, Conway, Hot Springs, Pine Bluff, and throughout greater Arkansas move past breast cancer and restore their self-image. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Eric Wright is a breast reconstruction specialist in Little Rock, AR, who is experienced in a variety of modern breast surgery techniques. He and his experienced staff will guide and support you during this challenging time to help you make the decisions that are right for you. Dr. Wright will work with your breast cancer surgeon if needed to coordinate the surgery and minimize any uncertainty for you.
When should I have breast reconstruction?
Deciding on the timing for breast reconstruction is your choice. Many women have breast reconstruction immediately after mastectomy; some choose to wait months or even years, and others decide not to have breast reconstruction at all. There is no rush to have the procedure if you’re not ready. Dr. Wright is happy to talk with you about the pros and cons of immediate versus delayed reconstruction.
About Dr. Wright
An Arkansas native, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Eric Wright has spent over a decade helping Little Rock women and men look and feel their best with both reconstructive and plastic surgery options.
Meet Dr. Wright
What are the different types of breast reconstruction?
In general, one or both breasts can be reconstructed with your own tissue (autologous tissue reconstruction) or breast implants (implant-based reconstruction). The choice of technique will depend on the specifics of your mastectomy and your own personal preferences.
- Implant-based reconstruction can be performed in a single surgery if your mastectomy is performed with a skin-sparing technique. Otherwise, a temporary tissue expander is placed under the remaining chest skin to gradually stretch the skin until there’s enough to cover a breast implant.
- Autologous tissue reconstruction involves removing skin and tissue from one area of your body (often the back or abdomen) and using it to recreate the breast. Patients choose this technique because it is all natural and the new breast is living tissue.
A Reputation Built on Results
Advancing Breast Reconstruction With Resensation® Technology
While traditional breast reconstruction effectively restores the breast’s appearance, about 80% of patients experience numbness after surgery. This loss of sensation is caused by the severing of nerves during mastectomy. Resensation addresses this concern by employing advanced nerve repair technology to restore feeling in the breast area. Integrated with the breast reconstruction procedure, Resensation uses allograft nerve tissue to bridge the severed nerves, promoting natural nerve regeneration over time.
Patients may begin to experience the return of sensation as early as 18 to 24 months post-surgery. This groundbreaking approach not only enhances the physical restoration of the breast but also supports emotional and psychological recovery, making it possible for patients to return to a sense of normalcy after mastectomy and reconstruction.
Resensation isn’t right for everyone, though. Dr. Wright will discuss whether you’re a good candidate for this advanced nerve repair procedure during your breast reconstruction consultation.
How long does it take to recover from reconstructive breast surgery?
Recovery times vary with the specifics of each surgery and individual patient factors. In general, recovery after implant-based reconstruction takes about 3 to 4 weeks. Recovery after autologous tissue reconstruction involves 2 surgical sites (the breast and donor area) and takes about 4 to 6 weeks.
Traveling for Treatment?
Try Our 3-Step Process
If you’re visiting Little Rock to see Dr. Wright, our patient care team will help make your trip easy and enjoyable.
- Have Your Virtual Consultation
- Make Your Travel Plans
- Prepare for Your Surgery & Recovery
Request Your Consultation
To meet with Dr. Eric Wright, an experienced, compassionate breast surgeon, and learn more about breast reconstruction in Little Rock, request a consultation or call (501) 575-0088 for an appointment.
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