Best Breast Reconstruction Surgeon Arizona
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If you have had or are about to have a mastectomy, it’s either because you have been diagnosed with breast cancer or are at high risk of being diagnosed in the future. It’s difficult to predict how you’ll respond after going through so many treatments and procedures. Fortunately, a woman can choose to undergo breast reconstruction surgery during a mastectomy, soon after, or months, even years after a mastectomy or lumpectomy. To have the best experience you possibly can, you’ll begin your search for the best breast reconstruction surgeon in Arizona.
It’s normal to feel anxious, uncertain, sad, or all of the above after losing a part of yourself. Whether your breasts were a significant part of your identity or how you fed your children, you have the opportunity to decide what happens next.
The decision to have reconstruction surgery is delicate and personal. Having a surgeon you trust by your side is crucial. Step one to ensuring you have the best breast reconstruction surgeon in Arizona is having a board-certified plastic surgeon. This certifies the surgeon is experienced and knowledgable.
ASPS has a database will all board-certified plastic surgeons. Click here to look for yours!
As tempting as it is to get everything done as quickly as possible, meet with more than one plastic surgeon. This helps to receive a range of options and gives much higher chances of finding a surgeon you feel the most comfortable with.
There are different techniques for breast reconstruction surgery and various consultations will provide a well-rounded understanding. It’s important to know what surgery will work best for you and your body.
There are two main techniques for breast reconstruction surgery:
Often, plastic surgeons speak a language only they can fully understand. Asking the right questions can ensure clarity, understanding, and confidence in your decision. It can also significantly help you to find the best breast reconstruction surgeon in Arizona.
• Have you done this type of surgery before?
• How many times?
• Can you show me before and after pictures?
• Can I talk with other women who have had the same surgery?
• What are possible complications can I expect?
• What are the pros and cons of having breast reconstruction during my mastectomy versus afterward?
• Will reconstruction interfere with my breast cancer treatment?
• What type of reconstruction is best for my body?
• Will my insurance cover the cost?
• How long will it take me to recover?
• What will my reconstructed breast(s) look and feel like?
• (If only having one breast reconstructed) Will the reconstructed breast match my other breast?
• Will I have any feeling in my reconstructed breast?
Support groups can offer you a connection to people in similar situations that can feel isolating. It can offer you tips and information from people who have been through similar experiences. Additionally, you can offer your knowledge to help others.
You may find that different support groups are better for different phases of your cancer treatment. For example, if you’ve just been diagnosed, it may be stressful to be in a support group with people who are going through recurrence.
It’s also important to note that if you’re experiencing depression or marital problems, it’s better to manage these issues with an individual counselor rather than a support group.
Breast reconstruction is entirely up to you. Some women choose not to have additional surgery. There are prosthetic options, but some women embrace going flat for a number of reasons. Some wish to recover from a mastectomy faster, some have health issues, and some may worry about costs if they don’t have insurance coverage.
Another option is waiting for 6-12 months after a mastectomy to have reconstruction surgery. This tends to make the healing process of reconstruction much faster and easier.
Whichever direction you choose, be sure to show your surgeon pictures of the results you like. The website BreastFree has photographs of good no-reconstruction results.
We hope that you will consider working with Dr. Finkel for your breast reconstruction needs. She is one of the few female plastic surgeons in The Valley and offers a valuable perspective to many women. If you’re ready to start, or if you’re continuing your reconstruction education journey, schedule a consultation with Dr. Finkel today.
Dr. Finkel has answers. Schedule your consultation with the surgeon.
1727 W. Frye Rd. Suite 250
Chandler, AZ 85224
20033 N 19th Ave Suite 108
Phoenix, AZ 85027
