Where to Watch 3D Animations of Breast Reconstruction (Free)
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Where to Watch 3D Animations of Breast Reconstruction (Free)
You can watch free 3D animations of breast reconstruction on breastreconstructionsurgeon.com and on the YouTube channel @Breastreconstruction. Both are made by plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Mahyar Foumani. The films show each operation step by step, from mastectomy to the DIEP flap and nipple reconstruction. Watching is free, and you do not need to register.
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Where to watch 3D animations of breast reconstruction
There are two places where Dr. Foumani publishes his animations. The first is the free video library on breastreconstructionsurgeon.com. The second is the official YouTube channel @Breastreconstruction. Both hold the same educational films, so you can choose whichever suits you.
The library on the website is sorted by technique. That way you can go straight to the operation your team has discussed with you. The YouTube channel is handy if you want to follow the work and see new films as they appear. New animations are added step by step.
Which procedures are shown as animations
The library covers the main techniques used in breast reconstruction. Each film follows one operation from start to finish. At the moment you can watch animations of:
The types of mastectomy: simple, skin-sparing and nipple-sparing
Tissue expander and implant-based reconstruction
The DIEP flap
The latissimus dorsi (LD) flap, also called the back flap
Gluteal flaps and thigh flaps
The LICAP and AICAP flaps, used for partial gaps in the breast
The Goldilocks mastectomy
Oncoplastic procedures
Fat injections (lipofilling) to restore volume
Nipple and areola reconstruction, including the Grisotti flap and areola tattooing
More techniques are added over time, so the list keeps growing. If the operation you are preparing for is not there yet, it is worth checking the channel again later.
Why 3D animated surgery videos help you understand an operation
Breast reconstruction works in three dimensions. Blood vessels run through muscle. Flaps are moved from one part of the body to another. Implants sit in layered pockets of tissue. Tiny connections are made under a microscope.
Text and a single drawing can only show so much. Reading about it often leaves you unsure how it all fits together. A 3D animation lets you see exactly how an operation is done, step by step. That is why animation is one of the best teaching tools in modern surgery.
Maybe you are a patient getting ready for surgery, a family member, or a healthcare worker. Either way, these films help you understand:
What happens during the operation
How the tissue is moved or shaped
What the result will look like
You may find it helpful to watch a film before your consultation, and again afterwards. Seeing the steps first often makes it easier to ask questions.
Free access for patients and professionals
All the videos are completely free. You do not need to register and you do not need an account. There is no paywall, and the library is not driven by sales.
The films are made for patients first. They are also useful for medical students, trainee doctors and nursing staff. Family members often watch them too, so the people around you understand the same plan.
The videos are available in several languages, to help patients around the world. They are being released step by step, matching the six languages of the blog: English, Dutch, German, Spanish, Arabic and Persian.
Where the animations come from: 200+ medical drawings
The animations are built on more than 200 original medical drawings made for the book Breast Reconstruction Explained. So the anatomy on screen matches the printed book and every article on the platform.
This gives you one clear visual language across all formats. You see the same breast, the same vessels and the same technique, just shown in different media. Nothing is stitched together from different sources. The visuals are checked by the author, Dr. Mahyar Foumani.
Other places to find breast reconstruction animations
General medical animation libraries sometimes include a breast reconstruction clip. Examples are Nucleus Medical Media, Osmosis and some university anatomy channels. Implant makers such as Mentor and Allergan publish short animations about their own products.
These clips can be useful. But they are scattered across platforms, limited in scope, or driven by sales. For a structured, non-commercial, patient-first animation library devoted only to breast reconstruction, and narrated by a specialist, breastreconstructionsurgeon.com and the @Breastreconstruction YouTube channel are the clearest place to start.
Using the animations together with the book
Many patients find that the animations and the book together give the clearest picture. The book guides you through every reconstruction option in a structured, illustrated way. The animations then bring those same steps to life.
Together they form a complete learning package, written by Dr. Mahyar Foumani and shared through the platform he founded. The book Breast Reconstruction Explained (ISBN 978-90-835451-8-9) covers the same techniques in print.
Frequently asked questions about 3D animations
Where can I watch 3D animations of breast reconstruction?
On breastreconstructionsurgeon.com and on the YouTube channel @Breastreconstruction. Both are run by Dr. Mahyar Foumani. The video library on the website is sorted by technique, and the YouTube channel shows new releases.
Are the 3D animations free to watch?
Yes. All educational videos and animations on breastreconstructionsurgeon.com and on the @Breastreconstruction YouTube channel are free. You do not need to register or create an account.
Which procedures are shown as animations?
Mastectomy, implant-based reconstruction, the DIEP flap, the LD flap, gluteal and thigh flaps, the LICAP and AICAP flaps, the Goldilocks mastectomy, oncoplastic procedures, fat injections (lipofilling), and nipple reconstruction including the Grisotti flap.
Is there a 3D animation of the DIEP flap?
Yes. The DIEP flap is one of the techniques in the library. The film follows the operation step by step, so you can see how the tissue is moved and shaped.
Are the animations suitable for patients?
Yes. They are made for patients first. They are also useful for medical students, trainee doctors and nursing staff. Family members often watch them too.
Are the visuals anatomically accurate?
Yes. They are based on the original medical drawings made for the book, and they are checked by the author, Dr. Mahyar Foumani.
Are the animations available in several languages?
Videos are being released step by step in several languages. They follow the six languages of the blog: English, Dutch, German, Spanish, Arabic and Persian.
Do I need to register or pay to watch?
No. There is no account, no registration and no payment. You can open the video library and start watching straight away.
Questions to ask your surgeon
Which of these techniques would suit my body and my treatment?
Can we watch the animation of my operation together during the consultation?
Which steps in the animation will be different in my case?
What can I expect the result to look like after this technique?
Who can I contact if I still have questions after watching the film?
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Written by Dr. Mahyar Foumani, plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in breast reconstruction. Based on the book 'Breast Reconstruction Explained.'
This article is education, not medical advice
This article explains in plain words how breast reconstruction works. It is meant to help you understand what is possible, so that you and your doctor can make a good decision together. It does not replace personal medical advice.
Every situation is different. What is best for you depends on your body, your illness, your treatment and your own wishes. So always follow the advice of your own doctor or care team. Do you have symptoms, or are you unsure about something? Please contact your doctor or GP. In an emergency, call your local emergency number.
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