Mastectomy Only With Breast Prosthesis
This involves removing the breast with or without axillary lymph node sampling.
After your incisions have healed, you can be fitted for a breast prosthesis
ADVANTAGES
- No further surgery is needed
- 1-2 hour procedure
- 1 day in the hospital
DISADVANTAGES
- Flat scar across the chest
- A prosthesis is sometimes described as hot and uncomfortable
Our Florida breast reconstruction team will help guide you through the
process one step at a time. At the Desai Center of Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery, we believe that patients, their desires, and anatomy are all unique.
Therefore, Dr. Desai will explain all the options and listen to your particular
wishes to create a personalized approach to your reconstruction. To schedule a
consultation, call us now at (904) 262-DESAI (3372) or complete the contact us form.
Options for Breast Reconstruction
Reconstruction using only your own tissue
Insurance for your Breast Reconstruction Surgery in
Jacksonville
Our breast surgery team will work with you to ensure your treatment and
surgery are covered by your insurance company. Pre-authorization from
your insurance company is generally required. At Desai Plastics, our office
staff will work with you and act as your advocate to the insurance
company.
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