Breast cancer and the surgical and oncologic treatments for it often leave women without a breast, or with a breast that has significant distortions in volume, shape and position.
There are a variety of breast reconstruction techniques designed to restore the volume and symmetry that existed prior to treatment for breast cancer. These reconstructive procedures can be done at the time of cancer surgery (immediate reconstruction) or after cancer therapy has been completed (delayed reconstruction). The decision making process can be complex, and depends on a number of factors that are determined during your breast cancer work-up and treatments. The treatment plan for breast reconstruction is ideally formulated with you, your cancer surgeon and oncology doctors and the plastic surgeon all working together and making coordinated decisions.
Dr. Sattler has experience with all of the variety of breast reconstruction techniques, including one and two stage implant reconstructions, oncoplastic breast procedures, and autologous breast reconstructions which use your own tissue. Dr. Sattler also operates on the opposite-side breast to achieve balance and symmetry with your reconstructed breast. As for all types of plastic surgery, results are optimal in non-smokers and in patients close to their ideal body weight.
For the most part, your health insurance will cover these reconstructive procedures. Dr. Sattler’s clinic will review your insurance paperwork and submit pre-approval letters for your care. You may have some financial responsibility for your reconstruction if your insurance coverage is not adequate.
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Most Kindly,
Scott Sattler MD FACS