You may or may not be a candidate for the one-step implant reconstructive procedure. I suggest that you contact AlloDerm directly for the name of a Plastic Surgeon in the Philadelphia area performing this procedure. The local rep will certainly be aware if anyone is.
Philadelphia Alloderm Breast Reconstruction Doctor Recommendations
Does anyone know any experienced doctors performing the One Step Breast Implant with Alloderm for breast cancer patients advised to have a mastectomy in the Philadelphia area? I cannot go elsewhere per insurance. I am referring to the "One Step" procedure that everyone seems to rave about. I find it near impossible to find a Plastic Surgeon doing this in my area. So disheartening.
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A: One step breast surgery using Alloderm
Check with Dr. Louis Bucky in Philadelphia. He might be able to help you or refer you to someone locally who can. However, do not get caught up in exactly what type of procedure you have. Choose someone who has a lot of experience, more important than the "latest" procedure, and who gets consistently... more
A: "One Step" may not be the best
I would not feel so disheartened about not finding someone to perform a "One Step" procedure. Even though the idea sounds great, in reality there are realitively few patients who are good candidates for the procedure. If it is done, often a "revisional" surgery is still necessary later to... more
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27 Jul 2009
Keep looking! Alloderm one step is great! I am in the lucky situation of having it done in Toronto( for free) and the one step and the idea that no part of your body was used "for material" means your recovery is fast! Good luck! Kathy from Canada.