Expertise Breast reconstruction and scar healing questions only please.
Experience Dr Chrysopoulo is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM). Dr Chrysopoulo's areas of special interest include scar healing and microsurgical breast reconstruction following mastectomy (including DIEP, SIEA, TUG and GAP flap procedures).
Q: will medicaid cover reconstruction - i have alreay been treated for the cancer - am just now ... A: Stephanie, yes, medicaid pays for breast reconstruction. However, to my knowledge it won't cover ...
Q: Due to four generations of breast cancer, I will be having a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy (skin ... A: Kristine, Immediate breast reconstruction almost always provides a far superior cosmetic result ...
Q: I will have a right mastectomy for IDC on 10/3/08, with no immediate reconstruction. If I should ... A: If you know at this point that you will be seeking breast reconstruction surgery down the road I ...
Q: Chrysopoulo, 1. Can a reconstructed breast mound, such as the DIEP flap, obscure local cancer ... A: Mary, DIEP flaps or any other method of breast reconstruction can potentially delay the diagnosis ...
Q: Hey Doc, I really would like to get breast augmentation but I am scared because my Mom has had ... A: You have raised a very important question. Certainly it highlights the importance of thorough ...
