Does the same surgeon who does the mastectomy also do the breast reconstruction? i got a referral to an excellent surgeon for my mastectomy, and during the consult, he told me i should think about whether i want an immediate breast reconstruction. it didn

Hello, : Hello, first, best wishes getting well from your upcoming mastectomy. Hope it turns out great. It is not common for a mastectomy performed for breast cancer and its reconstruction to be performed by the same surgeon. Most commonly a general surgeon with expertise in breast conditions performs the mastectomy and lymph node biopsies. Either under the same anesthesia or later, a plastic surgeon can perform your breast reconstruction. Be sure to request a consult with you surgeons' favorite plastic surgeon immediately. Having lots of time ahead of surgery to assimilate all this new information is time well spent, although i sympathize that it is stressful and exhausting to have to make all these decisions. Dan downey md facs.

Generally : Generally speaking, one surgeon will perfrom your mastectomy, and a secnd surgeon will perform your breast reconstruction. It is very helpful to speak to a reconstructive surgeon prior to your mastectomy. The plastic surgeon will help determine whether you are a candidate for nipple sparing mastectomy, whether you might wish to consider bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction, whether you are a candidate for immediate reconstruction or delayed reconstruction, whether you are a candidate for single stage reconstruction, and what type of reconstruction best fits your body type and your goals. The plastic surgeon will also discuss symmetry, or matching surgery, with you and nipple reconstruction. You do not have to have immediate reconstruction if you are not ready for it! although it can seem overwhelming, trust me that in the end, you will feel musch more satfisfied and in control of your life by researching your options. Your breast surgeon should be able to provide one or more referrals for you if you don't have a specific plastic surgeon in mind.

Most : Most of the time mastectomy and reconstruction is performed by different doctors who all work in a team approach. Good luck from nyc. For more info visit www.Drgrossman.Com.

Usually.: Generally speaking, surgery done for treatment of breast cancer is done by one surgeon and surgery done for “reconstruction” is done by another. However, there are a few surgeons who have been well-trained/experienced with both types of surgery. Hopefully, your surgeon will be able to refer you to a plastic surgeon who he/she has confidence in. Best wishes with your treatment plan.

Breast cancer: Typically the breast surgeon has a relationship with a plastic surgeon(s) to perform reconstruction. It is important to be seen and evaluated for all forms of breast reconstruction. Although this is a very stressful time it is important to have all the information regarding your surgical options. In many instances not enough time is given to this portion of a patients care!

No,a plastic surgeon: No, usually your breast oncologic surgeon performs the mastectomy and refres you for reconstruction to a plastic & reconstructive surgeon.An immediate breast reconstruction is a common procedure that is performed at the same time as the mastectomy.The type of surgery varies depending on your choice, your body size and shape and your plastic surgeon.Creation of a breast mound is the first operation.