Florida Breast Reconstruction

Serving Patients in Jacksonville, Florida

Mastectomy Only With Breast Prosthesis

This involves removing the breast with or without axillary lymph node sampling. After your incisions have healed, you can be fitted for a breast prosthesis

ADVANTAGES

• No further surgery is needed
• 1-2 hour procedure
• 1 day in the hospital

DISADVANTAGES

• Flat scar across the chest
• A prosthesis is sometimes described as hot and uncomfortable

Our Florida breast reconstruction team will help guide you through the process one step at a time. At the Desai Center of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, we believe that patients, their desires, and anatomy are all unique. Therefore, Dr. Desai will explain all the options and listen to your particular wishes to create a personalized approach to your reconstruction. To schedule a consultation, call us now at (904) 262-DESAI (3372) or (877) 790-0095, or complete the contact us form.

Options for Breast Reconstruction

• Mastectomy Only with Breast Prosthesis
• Delayed Reconstruction
• Reconstruction using an implant with or without tissue expansion
• Reconstruction using an implant and your own tissue
• Reconstruction using only your own tissue
• TRAM
• DIEP & Other Perforator Flaps

Insurance for your Breast Reconstruction Surgery in Jacksonville

Our breast surgery team will work with you to ensure your treatment and surgery are covered by your insurance company. Pre-authorization from your insurance company is generally required. At Desai Plastics, our office staff will work with you and act as your advocate to the insurance company.