Miscellaneous
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so in this episode, Dr. Christopher Park and Dr. Ryan Rebowe wanted to discuss breast reconstruction and all of the options available to their patients. Dr. Park lays out the five general categories for breast reconstruction. Dr. Rebowe explains microsurgical options and why both doctors are excited about this procedure. And lastly, Kim Anderson asks about insurance coverage for breast reconstruction and who is the best candidates for this common procedure. Need a consultation with Dr. Park or Dr. Rebowe? Click here or call 251.445.8888 Key Takeaways There are many options for breast reconstruction after a cancer diagnosis, surgery, and treatment. Dr. Park and Dr. Rebowe are focused on doing breast reconstruction and all other cancer reconstruction procedures. If there is something that's bothering you, after being treated for breast cancer, no matter what it is about the way you look or feel. Breast reconstruction can help your confidence, self-esteem, and overall quality of life. There are five general categories for breast reconstruction options. Ask your Plastic Surgeon about Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction as it may be an option for you. Sponsor The Park Clinic in Mobile, Alabama The Docs Said: Dr. Park and I are expanding the gulf coast reconstruction focus a bit more on microsurgical reconstruction, especially of the breast. - Dr. Ryan Rebowe Dr. Park and I both love doing reconstructive surgery of all kinds. - Dr. Ryan Rebowe We both focus on cancer reconstruction, especially breast cancer, but we love doing all kinds of reconstruction. - Dr. Ryan Rebowe Abdominally based breast reconstruction takes tissue from their abdomen and transfer it to their chest and make them a new breast out of their abdominal tissue. It's the tissue that we would typically throw away during a tummy tuck. - Dr. Ryan Rebowe Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction has an easier recovery for the patient because we're using the microsurgery to disconnect and reconnect the tissue. We do not have to disrupt the muscle. - Dr. Chris Park There are two basic ways to reconstruct breasts, and one is with a tissue expander and implant the others is with your tissue or what we call autologous tissue. In terms of microsurgical breast reconstruction, you can take fat from a lot of different areas. - Dr. Chris Park The fat from your abdomen matches the feel of a breast a lot better than your buttock tissue. Buttock tissue is very hard and almost brick-like in some women. - Dr. Ryan Rebowe Some women are candidates for breast implants after breast-conserving therapy. - Dr. Ryan Rebowe It's easier to get coverage after a mastectomy for both breasts. It is more difficult and not a guarantee that insurance will cover it after a partial breast procedure. It can be done, but it's not automatic. - Dr. Chris Park