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Breast Reconstruction Revision?
I had reconstructive surgery 5 years after my mastectomy but I only got an implant. I would like to have it redone so that both breasts will look the same or atleast close. I would like a nipple as well. is it possible to have re-reconstructive breast surgery if you are not happy w/the look?
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Breast Reconstruction Revision
It is not uncommon for patients who have had breast reconstruction surgery to require more than just a single procedure. The 1998 Federal Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act even stipulates that insurance plans that provide coverage for mastectomy surgery must provide coverage for surgery done to improve symmetry between a reconstructed breast and the opposite breast (even if it is a revision) and for nipple reconstruction procedures. Of course, you should be sure so pre-certify the...
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Revision of reconstructed breast
Yes, it is definitely possible to get "re-reconstructive" surgery! All breast cancer treatment including lumpectomy, mastectomy, reconstruction, and any balancing procedure are covered by your insurance. Usually after breast reconstruction, the contralateral breast (native breast) will be different from the reconstructed breast in terms of size and shape. You can elect to revise your reconstructed breast and/or augment/reduce/lift your the other breast. This...
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Revisionary Breast Reconstruction
Revisionary or re-do breast reconstruction is quite common. There are many variables that go into how symmetric a reconstruction can be and sometimes it is quite difficult. Nevertheless, if you are not happy with your reconstructive appearance, speak to your surgeon. Revisions can certainly be done and nipple reconstruction should be offered as a component of the reconstruction.
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Revision if not satisfied with breast reconstruction results
You are entitled to have a revision. We see many women who convert from implants to flaps, from saline to silicone, etc.
Because of the Women's Health Care Rights Act (late 1990's) -- this is covered by insurance, including an operation on the normal side to correct asymmetries.
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Breast reconstruction
Absolutely you should be ablt to have a redo recosntruction if you are not happy with the results. Many times autologous tissue( using your own tissue) can be performed to give you a nice looking, natural feel breast.
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Revision of Breast Reconstruction
Revision is possible depending on the nature of the problem. Most certainly nipple and areolar reconstruction is definitely possible.
Dr. ES
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Breast reconstruction revisions
It is absolutely possible to have revisional breast reconstruction. It is important also to note that by Federal law, operations to achieve symmetry for the contralateral breast are also covered by insurance. I recommend having a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area to review your options. You will likely be pleasantly surprised! Good luck to you!
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Breast Reconstruction Revision
It is very common to have a revision of your reconstructed breast and additional surgery to achieve symmetry. Given your history of breast cancer and a mastectomy, your revisional surgery should be covered by your insurance. I recommend you meet with a ASPS member plastic surgeon to discuss all your options including implant based procedures as well as possible autologous (tissue only) procedures.
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Breast reconstruction revision
Of course. Seek opinions in person from boarded plastic surgeons in your area. Best is an removal of implant and replacement with expander or a flap + expander. Best of luck from MIAMI Dr. B
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Yes
It would be good to check with your insurance carrier prior to the surgery to check on benefits, but if your breast don't match most carriers will pay for follow up surgery to make you breasts match even if that means doing something to the opposite side.
Check with your plastic surgeon and they can write the appropriate letter to your insurance company.
Good Luck,
Dr T
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