Restoring Feeling with Autologous Breast Reconstruction or Immediate Nerve Repair at Mastectomy. Regain sensation and confidence with Dr. Stephen Lu, a leading expert in Resensation and advanced breast reconstruction.
Restoring Breast Sensation with Resensation
Losing breast sensation after a mastectomy can be distressing, but Resensation is an innovative surgical technique that reconnects sensory nerves to help restore feeling. Dr. Lu specializes in performing Resensation alongside autologous breast reconstruction or during mastectomy, helping patients regain touch, temperature, and pain sensation over time. By integrating nerve repair into breast surgery, he helps survivors and previvors achieve both physical and emotional healing.
Resensation with Autologous Breast Reconstruction
Autologous breast reconstruction, also known as flap reconstruction, uses a patient’s own tissue to create a natural-looking breast after mastectomy. This approach provides an optimal setting for Resensation, a specialized nerve repair technique that restores sensation by reconnecting severed sensory nerves using allograft nerve tissue.
As a leading expert in microsurgical breast reconstruction, Dr. Stephen Lu specializes in performing Resensation alongside autologous reconstruction to restore both form and sensation. Using advanced techniques, he carefully integrates transferred tissue from common donor sites—such as the abdomen (DIEP flap), thigh (TUG flap), or back (latissimus dorsi flap)—to create a natural foundation for breast restoration while optimizing the potential for sensory recovery.
Nerve Restoration
During the same procedure, Resensation is performed by precisely reconnecting sensory nerves in the chest using allograft nerve tissue. Over time, nerve fibers regenerate, potentially restoring touch, temperature, and pain sensation to the reconstructed breast. Autologous techniques provide a favorable environment for nerve regeneration since they use living tissue rather than implants.
Sensory Recovery
Patients who undergo autologous breast reconstruction with Resensation often experience gradual improvements in sensation over months and years. While results vary, many regain significant feeling, contributing to a more natural, complete restoration after mastectomy. Dr. Lu’s expertise ensures that patients receive personalized, state-of-the-art care, helping them not only look but also feel like themselves again.
Resensation at the Time of Mastectomy
For patients undergoing a mastectomy, Dr. Stephen Lu offers Resensation as an immediate option to enhance the chances of sensory nerve regeneration from the very beginning. Performing nerve repair at the time of mastectomy allows for a proactive approach to restoring sensation, often in combination with a nerve-preserving mastectomy to maintain as much of the natural nerve structure as possible. By addressing nerve damage early, this technique helps optimize long-term sensory recovery. During surgery, the breast surgeon carefully removes breast tissue while preserving key sensory nerves whenever possible. Dr. Lu, as the reconstructive surgeon, then incorporates Resensation into the breast reconstruction process by reconnecting severed nerves with allograft nerve tissue. Over time, nerve fibers regenerate, potentially restoring touch, temperature, and pain sensation in the chest.
This advanced approach can reduce the severity of post-mastectomy numbness and improve both the physical and emotional aspects of recovery. By performing Resensation at the time of mastectomy, patients experience a seamless transition into breast reconstruction, whether they choose autologous (flap-based) or implant-based reconstruction. Immediate nerve repair offers the potential for earlier nerve healing, enhancing not only the final surgical outcome but also the overall well-being and confidence of the patient. Dr. Lu’s expertise in microsurgical nerve repair and breast reconstruction ensures that patients receive the most advanced care available, helping them feel more like themselves again.
A Transformative Approach
to Breast Reconstruction
Resensation is a groundbreaking advancement in post-mastectomy care, allowing women to regain sensation and a greater sense of wholeness. Whether performed with autologous reconstruction or at the time of mastectomy, this innovative nerve repair technique restores both form and function.
Dr. Stephen Lu specializes in Resensation, providing expert surgical care to help breast cancer survivors and previvors reclaim their confidence. If you’re considering autologous breast reconstruction and want to explore sensation-restoring options, schedule a consultation to learn how Resensation can be part of your healing journey.
Meet Dr. Stephen Lu
Dr. Stephen Lu, a board-certified plastic surgeon, specializes in Resensation and autologous breast reconstruction. With advanced training from the Perelman School of Medicine and elite fellowships in microsurgery, he combines precision and artistry to achieve natural results. Known for his compassionate, patient-centered approach, Dr. Lu creates personalized care plans to help restore both sensation and confidence. Schedule a consultation to explore how Resensation can enhance your breast reconstruction journey.
