Restoring the breast after mastectomy or lumpectomy — rebuilding shape, symmetry, and a sense of wholeness.
Breast Reconstruction at Natural Results Plastic Surgery is performed personally by Dr. Carlos Mata — board-certified plastic surgeon (ABPS/FACS), Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2018, and Newsweek America's Best Plastic Surgeon — at the practice's AAAASF-accredited surgical suite in Scottsdale, Arizona. 25,000+ procedures performed.
Breast reconstruction rebuilds the shape and appearance of the breast after mastectomy or lumpectomy for breast cancer. It is a deeply personal step in recovery, and there is no single right approach — reconstruction can use implants, your own tissue, or a combination, and can be performed at the time of mastectomy or later. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Carlos Mata (Dr. Scottsdale®) works closely with each patient and her oncology team to design a plan that restores symmetry and confidence on her timeline.
Implant-based — The most common approach, often staged with a tissue expander to gradually create the pocket before placing a permanent implant.
Autologous (flap) — Uses your own tissue, typically from the abdomen, to rebuild a soft, natural breast.
Combination — Pairs an implant with your own tissue or fat grafting for shape and coverage.
Reconstruction can begin at the time of mastectomy (immediate) or after treatment is complete (delayed). The right timing depends on your cancer treatment plan, including whether radiation is needed, and your personal preference.
Dr. Mata coordinates directly with your breast surgeon and oncology team so reconstruction fits safely within your overall care.
Achieving balance often involves a procedure on the opposite breast — a lift, reduction, or augmentation — for symmetry. Final touches can include nipple-areola reconstruction and fat grafting to refine the contour.
Candidacy is ultimately a conversation. Dr. Mata will determine the right path at consultation.
Schedule ConsultationEvery patient heals at their own pace. These milestones offer a realistic roadmap based on hundreds of procedures performed by Dr. Mata.
Drains and limited activity; rest is the priority. Discomfort managed with medication.
Return to desk work and light routines as healing allows.
Gradual return to exercise; expander fills or next stage planned.
Symmetry procedures and final refinements; result settles.
We're curating a dedicated set of breast reconstruction cases for the gallery. In the meantime, the full Before & After archive includes related work.
Browse the full galleryIt depends on your cancer treatment plan and preferences. Immediate reconstruction starts at the time of mastectomy; delayed reconstruction happens after treatment. Dr. Mata coordinates with your oncology team to choose what's safest for you.
Both are excellent options with different trade-offs. Implant reconstruction is less invasive; flap reconstruction uses your own tissue for a natural feel. The right choice depends on your anatomy, treatment, and goals.
Federal law (the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act) requires insurers that cover mastectomy to also cover reconstruction, including symmetry procedures on the other breast. We'll help you navigate the details.
Reconstruction is usually a staged process over several months, including the main reconstruction, a symmetry procedure if needed, and final touches like nipple reconstruction.
Consultations with Dr. Mata are private, unhurried, and typically last 45 to 60 minutes. Your first conversation sets the foundation for everything that follows.
