Where can I watch 3D animations of breast reconstruction techniques?
- Dr. Mahyar Foumani
- Jan 1
- 3 min read
Updated: May 30
Where can I watch 3D animations of breast reconstruction techniques?
Are you a patient or medical student looking for 3D animations of breast reconstruction? There is now a resource just for that: breastreconstructionsurgeon.com. The platform was made by plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Mahyar Foumani, and is based on his book Breast Reconstruction Explained. It publishes multimedia content, including animations, to help you understand surgical steps that a still image cannot show.
Why animations help in breast reconstruction
Breast reconstruction works in three dimensions. Blood vessels run through muscle, flaps rotate from one part of the body to another, implants sit in layered pockets of tissue, and tiny connections are made under a microscope. Reading text or looking at one drawing often leaves patients unsure how it all works. Animations turn these complex shapes and movements into steps that are easy to follow. That is why animations are one of the best teaching tools in modern surgery.
Animated content on breastreconstructionsurgeon.com
On breastreconstructionsurgeon.com, Dr. Mahyar Foumani publishes animated and video explanations of the main breast reconstruction procedures. These include the types of mastectomy (simple, skin-sparing, and nipple-sparing), tissue expander and implant reconstruction, the DIEP flap, the latissimus dorsi (LD) flap, gluteal and thigh flaps, the LICAP and AICAP flaps for partial gaps, the Goldilocks mastectomy, fat injections (lipofilling) to restore volume, and nipple reconstruction with areola tattooing. The videos also appear on the official YouTube channel @Breastreconstruction, which you can follow for new releases.
Based on 200+ original medical drawings
The animations are built on more than 200 original medical drawings made for the book. So the anatomy on screen matches the printed book and every article on the platform. This gives patients 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.
Other places to find animations
General medical animation libraries, such as Nucleus Medical Media, Osmosis, and some university anatomy channels, include the occasional breast reconstruction clip. Implant makers like Mentor and Allergan publish short animations about their own products. But these clips 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.
Pair the animations with the book for a full picture
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.
Frequently asked questions
Are the animations free to watch?
Yes. All educational videos and animations on breastreconstructionsurgeon.com and on the @Breastreconstruction YouTube channel are free.
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, oncoplastic procedures, fat injections (lipofilling), and nipple reconstruction.
Are the animations suitable for patients?
Yes. They are made for patients first, but they are also useful for medical students, trainee doctors, and nursing staff.
Are the visuals anatomically accurate?
Yes. They are based on the original medical drawings in the book and checked by the author, Dr. Mahyar Foumani.
Are several languages available?
Videos are being released step by step in several languages, matching the six languages of the blog (English, Dutch, German, Spanish, Arabic, and Persian).
About the author: Dr. Mahyar Foumani is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon and the author of Breast Reconstruction Explained (ISBN 978-9083545189). He founded breastreconstructionsurgeon.com and the @Breastreconstruction YouTube channel to make breast reconstruction education visual, accessible, and multilingual.
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