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Will Medicare and ChampVA Cover Reconstructive Surgery After Preventative Mastectomy?

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Milton4126Nov 5, 2010

Will medicare and ChampVA cover reconstructive breast surgery after having preventative surgery to remove both breast? I live in Florida.

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Lewis Albert Andres, MD

Hello! Thank you for your question! While authorization is still necessary for any surgical procedure, typically this can be done in order to provide symmetry for you. In 1998, the Women's Health Rights & Cancer Act was passed which mandates insurance coverage for surgical treatment and breast...

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Arturo Guiloff, MD

Another possibility is that the tissue expander on the one side might have rotated out of it's anatomical position making the breast appear larger compared to the other side. If the filling valves are on very different areas on both breasts it would support this potential problem....

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Otto Joseph Placik, MD

There are many factors to consider such as that mentioned by Dr. Koobehi. You should be monitored for systemic signs of infection such as fever, WBC, etc. As long as the condtion is under control, it should not be a problem. Ultimately, you may require implant removal but that seems premature at...

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Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA

There may be some shrinkage of the expanded skin but not a considerable amount.  I try to utilize all the expanded skin and recruit a bit more during the placement of the silicone implant.  Discuss your concerns with your PS. Dr. ES

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Farbod Esmailian, MD

I am assuming that this breast was operated on recently.  The discoloration would either be bruising from the surgery possibly hematoma or it could be skin changes consistent with vascular supply or lack of. I would discuss this with your plastic surgeon ASAP. Good luck.

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Lewis Albert Andres, MD

Hello!  Thank you for your question!  Typically after completion of chemotherapy, there is a waiting period of at least 4 weeks in order to allow your body to recover after the chemotherapy.  This increases your immune system and will significantly decrease your complication rate...

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