I am looking at doing a surgery to remove a benign desmoid tumor in the upper right abdominal area in the next few months. I was also considering getting transaxillary breast implants done sometime this year and was wondering if the implant surgeon would be comfortable removing the desmoid mass in my abdominal area at the same time. My thinking is that this would save on medical costs by doing one procedure versus two, plus only one recovery period instead of two. I am healthy and in my mid 30s.
Answer: Desmoid tumor Both may be done depending upon the location and size of your tumor. Once in a while, an insurance company does not cover if a cosmetic procedure is done at the same time as a insurance covered procedure. You need to check with your insurance carrier and physician first.
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Answer: Desmoid tumor Both may be done depending upon the location and size of your tumor. Once in a while, an insurance company does not cover if a cosmetic procedure is done at the same time as a insurance covered procedure. You need to check with your insurance carrier and physician first.
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February 19, 2022
Answer: Can breast implants and have a benign Desmoid Tumor removed within the same surgery procedure? Removal of a benign desmoid tumor will most commonly be done by a general surgeon. Obviously breast implants should be done by a plastic surgeon. You might be able to find surgeons who work together frequently who might be able to help you.
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February 19, 2022
Answer: Can breast implants and have a benign Desmoid Tumor removed within the same surgery procedure? Removal of a benign desmoid tumor will most commonly be done by a general surgeon. Obviously breast implants should be done by a plastic surgeon. You might be able to find surgeons who work together frequently who might be able to help you.
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February 11, 2022
Answer: Combination of procedures Dear Calm608654,
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February 11, 2022
Answer: Combination of procedures Dear Calm608654,
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February 10, 2022
Answer: Can breast implants and have a benign Desmoid Tumor removed within the same surgery procedure? Thank you for sharing your question. In most cases this would require two surgeons to perform, the implanting surgeon and the plastic surgeon. Although desmoids are benign they do have a large chance of recurrence and a surgical oncologist is best to track your healing and progress if surgery is determined to be needed.
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February 10, 2022
Answer: Can breast implants and have a benign Desmoid Tumor removed within the same surgery procedure? Thank you for sharing your question. In most cases this would require two surgeons to perform, the implanting surgeon and the plastic surgeon. Although desmoids are benign they do have a large chance of recurrence and a surgical oncologist is best to track your healing and progress if surgery is determined to be needed.
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