Nipple-sparing double mastectomy with reconstruction

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Nipple-Sparing Double Mastectomy with reconstruction

  • 20 May 2016
  • 3 years post
Three days before my 42nd birthday I was diagnosed with stage 1a tubular breast cancer. After considering my treatment options (which thankfully didn't involve chemotherapy) I chose a nipple-sparing double mastectomy with reconstruction. I chose this option for many reasons: my children were only 5 and 8 at the time and I wanted to do all I could to not only survive but hopefully avoid a recurrence; I didn't want to undergo radiation and would have needed it if I had chosen lumpectomy; I wanted to avoid taking Tamoxifen; I wanted to avoid a lifetime of mammograms and all of the radiation that results from them; and finally, this option gave me the most peace of mind. I understood that double mastectomy and lumpectomy with radiation were about equal in terms of preventing a recurrence but I felt much better opting for the double mastectomy. The process was not definitely not easy but I had two fantastic surgeons who did an amazing job. I didn't have any complications and am thrilled with my results. My final surgery was almost three years ago and I am thriving. I have never regretted my decision.

I can't say enough great things about Dr. Tierney!...

  • 20 May 2016
  • 3 years post
I can't say enough great things about Dr. Tierney! He is an extremely skilled surgeon and a wonderful person. The first time I met with him (to discuss breast reconstruction following a nipple-sparing double mastectomy) I was impressed by his knowledge and his warm, caring nature. He took the time to explain the procedure to me, discuss my implant options, and answer all of my questions. He did an amazing job on my breast reconstruction. The process wasn't easy but he and his staff made a very difficult situation much more bearable. Even though my final surgery was almost three years ago I can still hardly believe my eyes when I look in the mirror. There are no visible scars and my implants look very natural. In fact, I sent pictures of my reconstructed breasts to a friend who was scheduled for a double mastectomy with reconstruction and she took them to her plastic surgeon! She wanted the exact implants Dr. Tierney gave me. I will always be grateful for all that Dr. Tierney has done for me. I would recommend him without reservation to any woman who has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is considering breast reconstruction.

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Brian P. Tierney, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
2004 Hayes St., Nashville, Tennessee
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  • 20 May 2016

I can't say enough great things about Dr. Tierney! He is an extremely skilled surgeon and a wonderful person. The first time I met with him (to discuss breast reconstruction following a nipple-sparing double mastectomy) I was impressed by his knowledge and his warm, caring nature. He took the time to explain the procedure to me, discuss my implant options, and answer all of my questions. He did an amazing job on my breast reconstruction. The process wasn't easy but he and his staff made a very difficult situation much more bearable. Even though my final surgery was almost three years ago I can still hardly believe my eyes when I look in the mirror. There are no visible scars and my implants look very natural. In fact, I sent pictures of my reconstructed breasts to a friend who was scheduled for a double mastectomy with reconstruction and she took them to her plastic surgeon! She wanted the exact implants Dr. Tierney gave me. I will always be grateful for all that Dr. Tierney has done for me. I would recommend him without reservation to any woman who has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is considering breast reconstruction.