Where are the Skin Sparing Nipple Sparing Procedures Done?

Bump!

I had my NSM at Valley Med in San Jose, CA but my BS performs them at both Good Sam and at Stanford. The only reason I decided to go to Valley was because my BS prefers teaming up with a PS that actually works at Valley. I met with other "private" PS's for consultations who had swanky offices and was unsure at first about using a PS at the county hospital, but I liked her and my BS REALLY recommended her, so I took my chances. I couldn't be any happier or pleased with her work and his work. I highly recommend this team if looking for either a BS or PS in or near the South Bay Area. PM me for details. I will be posting pictures once I get my final exchange.

Duarte, CA at the City of Hope

Does it Matter What Type of Surgeon Performs the Breast Reconstruction?

Yes. Plastic surgeons (certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery) are the only surgeons trained at this time to perform breast reconstruction. The surgeon performing the mastectomy needs to work collaboratively with the plastic surgeon for the best result. Resources to seek out Plastic Surgeons: American Society of Plastic Surgeons; American Society of Breast Disease

Thanks whitedove!  Great idea!  You find some awesome links!

speech529- I had considered the Mayo Clinic but they are out of network for me. Just curious,  can you tell me who your BS and PS were?  

Robinlea- There is a separate picture forum where members post their photos but to gain access you have to have been a member on here, and have done a number of postings, to gain access.  The member in charge is called Timtam and you have to PM her.  Since you are a new member it is unlikely she will give you access until you've been around awhile.  This is to protect the privacy of the women who post photos so I hope you understand.

I would try to do some internet searches for nsm photos.  I do know that if you are large breasted most BS will do the incision through the center of the breast to allow access to all the breast tissue they need to remove.  Have you asked your BS why they are doing it that way in your case? 

Robinlea- I just found out that Timtam is shutting down the picture forum as it has become too much work for her.  So unless another member is willing to take over this will no longer be an option.  So sorry!

Nordy, Hooray. Hope all goes well as you move forward.

I used Shawna Willey (BS) and Scott Spear (PS) at Georgetown University Hospital in DC for skin sparing, nipple-sparing mastectomy on my "good" side (prophy) and a skin sparing mastectomy on the DCIS side-- Spear then grafted a new nipple from my "good" one at the time of the implant exchange. Looks good!

I think they do these procedures at Johns Hopkins, as well.--Julie

Good point

Geoffrey Fenner, Fenner Plastic Surgery, Northshore University Hospital, Glenview, IL

Robinlea,

Sending you a PM.

Kelly

whitedove:

You are a fantastic source of information.  Thanks.

julie75