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Mastectomy 15 years ago with a tram flap reconstruction. Now, Cancer in Other Breast.

asked 10 months ago by DORIS IN ROCHESTER, NY in Rochester, NY
Latest answer by Kevin Brenner, MD
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Tags: 15 years post-op, insurance, removal, reoccur , tramflap

I had a mastectomy 15 years ago on the left breast and had reconstruction with a tram flap the same day. Now i have been diagnosed with breast cancer on the right side. Will the insurance allow me to have the left breast that had the tram removed or reduced

5 answers to Mastectomy 15 years ago with a tram flap reconstruction. Now, Cancer in Other Breast.

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Reconstruction for breast cancer is always covered

Reconstruction for breast cancer is always a covered benefit under your insurance plan. Even though this is usually very clear cut, I always contact the insurance company ahead of time to get these types of procedures pre-authorized.
Kevin Brenner, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Mastectomy 15 years ago with a tram flap reconstruction. Now, Cancer in Other Breast.

Yes, it is a revision of reconstruction to attain symmetry of your breasts. There should be no insurance issue, they will pay.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reconstruction

Breast reconstruction should be covered by yoru insurance company. This is a fedral mandate. If your surgeon does not accept insurance as payment, then you would have to pay out of pocket as well.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reconstruction

The a federal laws that require all surgery for breast reconstruction to be covered. There are a number of options available to you. Reconstruction of the right breast with either a tissue expander and then an implant or the use of a latissimus with implant are both possible. You need to discuss you goals with you surgeon to determine a best treatment plan.
David L. Abramson, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Reconstruction

YES you can have a new breast reconstruction You can have revision of breast reconstruction. these are federally mandated , and all insurance co, must abide
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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