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...
Sep 9, 2021 | Ask the Doctor
Gail Lanter: Hello, thank you for visiting. Can I help you in any way? Visitor: Hello! There is so much information out there. My main concern is how long is the surgery and the estimated recovery time of this surgery after a double mastectomy? Gail Lanter: Including...
Sep 7, 2021 | Ask the Doctor
Gail Lanter: Hello, thank you for visiting. Can I help you in any way? Visitor: No, I just had a mastectomy and wanted to see if my scars are like other patients. I would like to know who, other than my surgeon, was involved in my surgery. Gail Lanter: There are many...
Jul 9, 2021 | Ask the Doctor
Question: I have had reconstruction after being diagnosed with breast cancer and having a double mastectomy. I have implants but did not finish with my reconstruction and one side looks deformed. Was wondering if the implants could be taken out and reconstruction...
