It restores the shape, volume and symmetry of the breast after a mastectomy or a lumpectomy.
From: 6.250 €
Surgery duration:
90 to 240 minutes
Recovery time:
7 to 15 days
Synapta® protocol:
Included in Barcelona
Anesthesia:
General
Hospital stay:
1 night
Social life:
After 7 to 10 days
Breast reconstruction is a surgical procedure that restores the shape, volume and symmetry of the breast after a mastectomy or lumpectomy. Its main goal is to restore your body image and improve your quality of life, bringing your cancer treatment full circle with a breast that looks and feels as natural as possible.
There is no single way to reconstruct a breast. The right technique depends on the type of cancer surgery you had, the quality of your skin and tissues, whether you have had or are going to have radiation therapy, your anatomy and your preferences. That is why, at Instituto de Benito, reconstruction is always planned on an individual basis and, when necessary, in coordination with your oncology team.
This is the least invasive technique, with the fastest recovery. The breast is reconstructed with a silicone implant, placed either directly or after a first stage with a tissue expander that prepares the skin and muscle to hold the permanent implant. It can be placed in the prepectoral or subpectoral plane, depending on the tissue coverage available.
When there is not enough skin after the mastectomy, an expander is placed and gradually filled during office visits over weeks or months. In a second procedure, the expander is replaced with the permanent implant.
It uses skin, fat and, in some cases, blood vessels from another area of the body, usually the abdomen (DIEP flap) or the back (latissimus dorsi flap), to recreate a breast that feels natural, with a result that remains stable over time. It is the option of choice for many patients who have had radiation therapy.
Transfer of your own fat to correct defects after a lumpectomy, refine the result of a previous reconstruction or improve the coverage of an implant. It can be used as a complementary technique or, for partial defects, as a reconstruction in its own right.
Our practice is backed by membership of recognized international scientific societies, such as SECPRE (Spanish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery), ISAPS (International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) and SCCPRE, which ensures ongoing training and the use of the safest techniques.
Reconstruction begins with a thorough consultation in which we study your cancer history, the treatments you have received or still have ahead, the quality of your tissues and your goals. From there, your surgeon designs a reconstruction plan in one or several stages, choosing the technique, the timing and the symmetry strategy best suited to your case.
The consultation is carried out with the surgeon who will perform your procedure. We review your oncology reports, imaging tests and previous treatments, and define the reconstruction plan together. To book the appointment, a payment of €80 is required in advance, which is deducted from the cost of the surgery. If you cannot travel, the first visit can also be done by video call with the surgeon who would operate on you: it costs €50, which is deducted if you decide to have surgery.
When necessary, we coordinate with your oncologist or breast surgeon to define the best time for the reconstruction and make sure nothing interferes with your treatment.
Precise, carefully planned surgery, designed to restore shape, volume and symmetry with the most natural result possible.
At Instituto de Benito we have developed a method to make your post-op experience more manageable.
Because reconstruction is not an add-on to your treatment: it is part of your recovery.
Breast reconstruction at Instituto de Benito starts from €6,250 and varies depending on the technique used, whether it is immediate or delayed, the number of surgical stages planned, the length of the procedure and the tests and follow-up included, adapting to each patient.
You can finance this procedure at 0% interest. See the options on our financing page.
*Prices valid in 2026. The exact price is given after the visit, once the surgeon has assessed your case.
Breast reconstruction is indicated for women who want to regain their body image after cancer treatment or a breast condition:
Total or partial, unilateral or bilateral, whether immediately or years after the cancer surgery.
With volume defects, retractions or asymmetries that can be corrected with fat grafting or tissue reshaping.
Carriers of mutations such as BRCA1/BRCA2 who opt for a risk-reducing mastectomy with immediate reconstruction.
Capsular contracture, asymmetries or results that did not meet expectations and can be improved with secondary surgery.
Beyond the physical side, many patients describe reconstruction as the last step in their recovery.
Augmentation can be part of a breast reconstruction, restoring shape and confidence after a previous procedure.
Radiation therapy influences the choice of technique, but it does not rule out reconstruction: in these cases, options using your own tissue offer excellent results.
In this video, Dr. Marina García explains what to bear in mind before breast surgery.
Although breast reconstruction is a safe, well-established surgery, there are situations in which it is contraindicated or should be postponed. At Instituto de Benito we always assess this in the preoperative medical consultation, above any other consideration. The decision is made, when necessary, in coordination with your oncology team.
| Contraindicación | Motivo |
|---|---|
| Active, uncontrolled cancer | It compromises immunity and healing. Reconstruction is scheduled once treatment has finished and blood test values have recovered. |
| Pending radiation therapy (a factor, not a contraindication) | Radiation therapy damages skin quality and increases complications with implants. In patients who are going to have radiation therapy, the technique is adjusted or the final reconstruction is delayed. |
| Active infection, local or systemic | It increases the risk of infection around the implant and loss of the reconstruction. The procedure is postponed until it has fully resolved. |
| Severe coagulation disorders | They raise the risk of hematomas and of flap failure in reconstructions using your own tissue. A hematology assessment is required beforehand. |
| Uncontrolled systemic diseases | Poorly controlled diabetes, heart disease or severe lung disease increase the anesthetic risk and compromise healing. |
| Active smoking | Nicotine reduces blood flow to the skin and seriously compromises healing, increasing the risk of necrosis of the nipple-areola complex, wound dehiscence and infection. We require you to stop smoking at least 4 weeks before and 4 weeks after surgery. |
| Unrealistic expectations | The reconstructed breast will not be identical to a natural breast in feel or sensation. When expectations do not match what surgery can offer, prior information work and, where appropriate, psychological support are needed. |
| Not emotionally ready | The timing of the reconstruction should be the patient's choice. There is no rush: a well-considered delayed reconstruction is better than a rushed immediate one. |
Enhance your figure with natural results
Breast reconstruction is a surgery with a well-established safety profile when performed under rigorous medical criteria. More than 40 years of experience in breast surgery mean that when you come to Instituto de Benito you are not just walking into a clinic: you are entering a surgical school with a recognized history in the field. We work with CE-marked medical implants, in an accredited operating room and always with anesthesia and monitoring handled by a qualified anesthesiologist.
If, after surgery, you experience severe pain that does not ease with the prescribed pain relief, a fever above 38 °C, warmth or progressive redness in the breast or the donor site, discharge from the wound, a sudden change in the color of the flap, difficulty breathing or chest pain, contact the clinic immediately or go to the emergency room. Most serious complications are manageable if they are detected in time.
Moderate pain and a feeling of pressure during the first 48–72 hours, controlled with the prescribed pain relief.
Instituto de Benito has been working in plastic surgery, aesthetic medicine and wellness for 40 years. The team combines surgical technique with warm, personal care, with the aim of a natural result.
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We have a solid track record backed by 40 years of experience in plastic surgery, with a special focus on breast surgery and more than 10,000 breast surgeries performed. We offer complete postoperative follow-up, supporting each patient through every stage of the reconstruction process, which can extend over several months, to ensure an optimal recovery and a long-lasting result.
The first step is not surgery: it is a consultation with the surgeon who would perform your procedure. She will study your anatomy, answer your questions and give you a specific plan and a fixed quote.
It can be done during the same operation (immediate reconstruction) or months or years later (delayed reconstruction). The best timing depends on your cancer treatment, especially on whether you need radiation therapy. It is never too late to have reconstruction.
There is no universally better option. An implant involves less invasive surgery and a faster recovery, but may need to be replaced in the future. Your own tissue (DIEP flap) offers a more natural feel and a result that remains stable over time, especially in breasts that have had radiation therapy, in exchange for more extensive surgery with a scar at the donor site.
No. Reconstruction does not increase the risk of recurrence or prevent it from being detected. Your oncology check-ups continue as normal, with the imaging tests adapted to the type of reconstruction.
Yes. Radiation therapy influences the choice of technique (irradiated skin tolerates implants less well), but reconstructions using your own tissue offer excellent results in patients who have had radiation therapy. Each case is assessed individually.
It depends on the technique. Some reconstructions are completed in a single procedure; others require two or three stages (expander + implant, touch-ups with fat grafting, nipple reconstruction). At your consultation we will go through your complete plan in detail.
Yes. In a final stage they can be recreated with local flaps and medical micropigmentation (3D tattooing), a simple outpatient procedure.
Skin sensation after a mastectomy is usually reduced, and the reconstructed breast does not regain the sensation of a natural breast, although some of it may improve over time.
With an implant, most patients return to their daily lives in 7–10 days. With your own tissue, full recovery of the donor site takes 3–4 weeks. High-impact exercise can be resumed from 6 weeks onward.
At IdB we apply the Synapta® protocol, which acts on the peripheral nervous system to make recovery more manageable, reducing the need for strong medication.
In many cases, achieving symmetry involves symmetry surgery on the opposite breast (a lift, reduction or augmentation). It is planned from the first consultation.
Most patients return to their normal lives in about 10 days, although full recovery comes gradually over the first 3 months.
The price depends on the technique, the number of stages and the symmetry surgery. After the consultation (€80, deductible from the surgery) you will receive a fixed quote. We offer financing options.
Yes. Delayed reconstruction can be performed years after a mastectomy with excellent results. The consultation will determine the most suitable technique based on the condition of your tissues.
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Dr. Lucrecia Villanueva body and breast surgeon
N.º de colegiación 282871279
Specialist surgeon in body and breast
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