Because hybrid reconstruction uses your own tissue as well as an implant, you can achieve a softer, more natural feel than with an implant alone. Another advantage of this approach is that it’s suitable for people who don’t have a lot of extra tissue to transfer to the breast. It can also be performed immediately after a mastectomy or later, through a two-part process. Above all, it offers great flexibility in terms of the look, feel, and shapes that are possible.