direct to implant reconstruction pittsburgh, pa

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julieann814
julieann814 Member Posts: 3
edited May 2020 in Breast Reconstruction

Hi, I just tested positive for BRCA 1, and am looking for recommendations for a plastic surgeon in Pittsburgh that does direct to implant reconstruction. I've met with a few surgeons but am completely overwhelmed. Thank you for your help!!

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  • dtad
    dtad Member Posts: 2,323
    edited October 2017

    Hi there. So sorry you are going through this. To start IMO its very important to get treated at a major university teaching hospital. I had direct to implant reconstruction in NYC. The most important factor in deciding on a PS is that they have a lot of experience doing this type of reconstruction. Good luck and keep us posted...

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  • julieann814
    julieann814 Member Posts: 3
    edited October 2017

    Thank you. If you don't mind me asking, where did you have your surgery done? Are you happy with your results? I would like to avoid expanders and a second surgery if possible. I have met with Dr. James O'toole, who was a chief resident at Long Island Plastic Surgery group in NY before opening his practice in Pittsburgh. He says he is very experienced in direct to implant. I have also met with Dr. Delacruz, PS at UPMC Magee, which is a university teaching hospital, but she prefers to use expanders. I have another appointment with PS Dr. Gimble (works in same group with Delacruz) to get his opinion. I just want to make sure I find someone who is really experienced, as you suggested. Thanks again for your support!

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  • dtad
    dtad Member Posts: 2,323
    edited October 2017

    Hi. I used Dr. Christine Rohde from Columbia University Medical Center in NYC. She is a brilliant surgeon. I also wanted to avoid the TEs, fills and second surgery. She told me she would give it her best shot and couldn't guarantee a size. I went from a DD to a full C. I didn't need any revision surgery. It took me a while to get used to being smaller but I'm OK with it now. Let me know if you have any other questions. Good luck..

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  • julieann814
    julieann814 Member Posts: 3
    edited October 2017

    Thanks so much for the info. I'm hoping I get some posts from Pittsburgh ladiesabout UPMC surgeons, but perhaps I will have to look at the bigger cities like yours. Thanks again!

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  • Nbeckett77
    Nbeckett77 Member Posts: 1
    edited May 2020

    Hello! I realize this is an old thread, but I am currently looking into plastic surgeons in the Pittsburgh area and I’m wondering who you ended up going with and if you’re happy with the results! Thanks so much

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