Specialized Approaches
Not every journey looks the same. Specialized approaches—like oncoplastic surgery, the Goldilocks procedure, or choosing a flat closure—offer unique paths for women with different goals, needs, and preferences.
Overview
Not every woman’s path looks the same—and neither do her surgical options. While many people choose implant-based or natural tissue reconstruction, others may benefit from specialized approaches designed to fit unique needs, personal preferences, or specific medical situations.
These options may preserve more of your natural breast shape, reshape the breast during cancer surgery, or create a smooth, flat chest wall instead of a reconstruction. What matters most is that you have choices, and that your choice reflects what feels right for you.
At Coastal Hope for Healing, we believe that healing is deeply personal. Specialized approaches give you flexibility and help you feel empowered to move forward in a way that matches your body, your health, and your goals.
What You’ll Find Here
In this section, we introduce approaches that don’t fit neatly into the standard categories of implant or flap reconstruction, including:
Oncoplastic Lumpectomy – combining lumpectomy with plastic surgery techniques to preserve breast shape.
Oncoplastic Breast Lift or Reduction – reshaping the breast during cancer surgery for balance and symmetry.
Goldilocks Procedure – using remaining breast skin and tissue after mastectomy to create a small, natural breast mound without implants.
Aesthetic Flat Closure – closing the chest wall with a smooth, flat contour instead of rebuilding the breast.
A Personal Choice
Specialized approaches highlight that there is no “one-size-fits-all” answer. For some women, these procedures offer the best blend of safety, recovery, and body confidence. For others, traditional reconstruction or choosing to go flat may feel like a better fit.
No matter which path you take, your decision is valid.