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Philadelphia Alloderm Breast Reconstruction Doctor Recommendations

asked 2 years ago by brynze in Philadelphia
Latest answer by John Whitt, MD
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Tags: breast cancer, doctor referral

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.

3 answers to Philadelphia Alloderm Breast Reconstruction Doctor Recommendations

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AlloDerm One-step Implant Reconstruction

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.
John Whitt, MD

Louisville Plastic Surgeon
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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 good results.
Tracy Pfeifer, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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"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 "fine tune" the results. Also, Alloderm is incredibly expensive and many hospitals (at least in my area) don't carry the size required for the procedure. After a mastectomy,... more
Jacqueline Anne Luong, MD

Minnesota Plastic Surgeon

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