Breast Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction is often an integral part of a truly multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer care. Breast cancer, and its treatment, exact a significant physical and emotional toll on women. The goal of breast reconstruction is to be part of the healing process as women try to regain their health, sense of self, and agency. This requires a personalized approach that takes into account the whole person. As the former Director of Breast Reconstruction at the Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Avraham is highly experienced and regarded as a leader in reconstructive breast procedures. He can tailor a plan that meets each patient’s needs. He has extensive experience and superior skill in microsurgical techniques, including the DIEP flap and PAP flap, as well as implant-based breast reconstruction. In addition, Dr. Avraham is often sought after by patients dissatisfied with the result of a previous breast reconstruction.
By combining state-of-the-art technology, sophisticated techniques, and an ability to connect with his patients, Dr. Avraham has helped countless women restore their breasts and well-being after a mastectomy or lumpectomy. A highly personalized and compassionate approach to care is central to Dr. Avraham’s treatment philosophy, and he works closely with his patients to help them achieve the best possible results utilizing an individualized plan.
Breast Reduction
Breast reduction surgery can help patients with overly large or heavy breasts reduce breast size, improve proportion, and relieve symptoms such as back pain, neck pain, shoulder discomfort, bra strap grooves, and skin irritation. Insurance may cover breast reduction when it is considered medically necessary.
Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck can remove excess abdominal skin, tighten weakened abdominal muscles, and improve abdominal contour after pregnancy, weight changes, or aging. Dr. Avraham customizes tummy tuck surgery based on each patient’s anatomy, skin laxity, muscle separation, and goals.
Diastasis Recti Repair
Diastasis recti occurs when the abdominal muscles separate, often after pregnancy or major weight changes. Diastasis recti repair and laparoscopic diastasis recti repair can help restore abdominal wall support, improve core contour, and address symptoms related to muscle separation. Some patients combine diastasis recti repair with tummy tuck surgery.
Insurance and Medically Necessary Plastic Surgery
Some plastic surgery procedures may be covered by insurance when they are considered medically necessary. Breast reduction may be covered when heavy breasts cause symptoms such as back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, skin irritation, or functional limitations. Dr. Avraham’s team has a very high success rate in securing insurance coverage for his patients.
Insurance requirements vary by plan. During your consultation, Avraham Plastic Surgery can discuss your symptoms, goals, and documentation needs so you understand the next steps.
Breast Reconstruction After Cancer Treatment
Breast reconstruction and breast reconstruction revisions are covered after breast cancer treatment no matter how long the delay. Dr. Avraham and his team have extensive experience working with insurance companies to provide coverage for his patients. Dr. Avraham helps patients understand their reconstruction options, timing, expected recovery, and how surgery can be tailored to their body and treatment history.
Tummy Tuck and Diastasis Recti Repair
Pregnancy, weight changes, and aging can stretch the abdominal skin and separate the abdominal muscles. A tummy tuck can remove excess skin and improve abdominal contour, while diastasis recti repair addresses separation of the abdominal muscles. For some patients, both concerns are treated during the same surgery.
Dr. Avraham evaluates skin laxity, abdominal muscle separation, scars, body shape, and recovery goals to determine the best approach.
