Long Beach Breast Reconstruction Doctors and Reviews

“Just Great - Beverly Hills, CA”

In October of this year I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Invasive lobular carcinoma is what it is called. I was in total shock me having breast cancer. There were no warning signs at all never was sick nothing to let me know I had cancer. I found it myself while on vacation Labor Day week. After all the tests then it was finding doctors for my condition. I found a great surgeon who gave me... more

“Excellent Muscle Sparing Breast...”

I had Muscle Sparing DIEP flap breast reconstruction so I could have a breast using my own abdominal tissue after my mastectomy. I didn't want a breast implant and I did not want to loose any muscle or function from my abdomen and go on with my very active lifestyle. I am so happy with my beautiful natural results and the excellent care that Dr. F and J provided to me. more

“Breast Reconstruction, the Gift with...”

June 2008: Diagnosis> DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ). Recommendation > partial mastectomy of right breast with 6 weeks of radiation and 5 years of medication. As a large busted woman (38 DD+)in my late 40's, this unexpected news left me looking for the silver lining in this otherwise gloomy cloud. I found it at the office of Dr C. Both, my cancer surgeon, Dr. Melvin... more

“Balance is a Beautiful Thing”

In 2003 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Consequently, I had a partial mastectomy (aka lumpectomy) on my right breast.After the surgery, 4 mos. of chemo, & 2 mos. of radiation; I finally felt it was time to consider having my breasts 'fixed'. However, I was torn regarding the decision to have yet another surgery. The difference in breast size wasn't extremely more