Jan 17, 2023 | Ask the Doctor, DIEP Procedure
Q: Hello. I am planning on having a double mastectomy with immediate diep flap reconstruction. The issue is that I have stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma with a 12mm lump in my left breast. I won’t know if I will need radiation until after surgery. I was told by my...
Nov 21, 2022 | Ask the Doctor
It’s time for open enrollment time for most insurance providers! We get a lot of questions this time of the year about insurance choices and what might be the most advantageous to our current and future patients in the coming year. Don’t let the opportunity pass you...
Oct 13, 2022 | Ask the Doctor, Health & Wellness
Question: Does the nipple size change when you go on hormones for mtf or can that be changed during surgery? Answer: That hormone question would be a good one to ask your breast surgeon who performs your mastectomy. Our services are limited to the reconstruction...
Jul 31, 2022 | Ask the Doctor, Breast Reconstruction, Health and Wellness
Question: I’m currently seeking a surgeon for Phase 2 DIEP. My plastic surgeon here did a great job for Phase 1, but doesn’t seem interested in correcting what I think is a problem for Phase 2. My breast size is currently a DD and I do not like the size. Heavy and my...
May 31, 2022 | Ask the Doctor, Breast Cancer Awareness, Breast Reconstruction, Health and Wellness
You asked and our own Lindsey Weaver FNP-C, Dr. Craigie’s Nurse Practitioner and Site Administrator for our Sensation-NOW study, is here to answer all your Resensation® questions! Q: If I did the prophylactic mastectomy next summer with the DIEP reconstruction,...
Sep 20, 2021 | Ask the Doctor, Uncategorized
Q: Would blue cross blue shield cover reconstruction of tubular breasts? A: I wish I could give you a definitive answer. The only way to be sure if your insurance would cover correction of the deformity would be to submit a request for pre-determination to...
