Where are the Skin Sparing Nipple Sparing Procedures Done?

zogo- If you look on the previous page there is a link to a surgeon named Dr. Jensen who is in the Santa Monica/Los Angeles area who is doing NSM on D cup women.  Maybe he is not the only one or maybe his office can refer you to a surgeon in your area that also takes larger breasted women?  I don't know why the surgeons won't at least try.  If you have NSM, and it fails, you lose the nipple.  But if you have a regular MX it fails for sure.  Anyway, you might try contacting that office and see if they have any referrals for you.  Or fly to LA and have it done!  Might be worth the extra effort to get the results you want.  After all, this is something you'll have to live with for the rest of your life.  

dr laura pomerenke

colorado springs, co

i also hear dr sharon here in the springs does the surgery too

dr pomerenke is phenomenal, both surgeons work with dr liebscher as the plastic surgeon..he's also incredible

Hi all. I am officially on the books- scheduled for skin/nipple sparing BMX on January 26th- and wanted to add my docs in case others are looking in the DC area.  BS: Shawna Willey; PS: Scott Spear.  Both are at Georgetown University Hospital.

Dr. Gerald Schiff, Soft-Tissue Surgeon

Dr. Michael K. Newman, Plastic Surgeon

both practice at Torrance Memorial and Little Company of Mary in Torrance, CA

nora_az- So glad your PS realized that having a NSM is worth the effort.  I wish more BS/PS's would see the light!  Happy that everything has worked out so well for you.  I'm actually looking for a new PS, as I'm in the Phoenix area and mine was in Tucson, and have heard several women raving about Dr. Rebecca.  (In fact, you're the second one in 2 days!)  Thanks for sharing your resources!

nora_az- That's good to hear!  Mayo just became in-network for us so I am definitely going to try to get in for a consult with her if she does revisions.

Mine nipple-sparing mastectomy was done at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, CA by Amy Kusske, MD.

Philadelphia at Pennsylvania Hospital

Dr. Dahlia Sataloff- Breast surgeon

Dr. Louis Bucky- Plastic surgeon

I am going in tomorrow morning for mine

Rnjules:  I've heard both good and bad things about Kaiser L.A. (I live in Torrance), please be sure to get more opinions than just mine.

Julie

Rnjules:  Dr. Michael K. Newman, at http://www.plasticsurgerysource.com.  Their phone number is 310-784-0644.  However, I think he can perform surgery only at Torrance Memorial Hospital or Little Company of Mary Hospital (both in Torrance).  

Julie

Hi everyone. I have had quite the battle with Southern California Kaiser. I live in Ventura County and am BRCA1 Positive, no Cancer diagnosis. Kaiser has sent me to one MD in Ventura, who said that he did not feel comfortable doing Nipple Sparing on someone who is a D Cup, Kaiser had me set to see a Surgical Oncologist and plastics MD at Kaiser Woodland Hils......found out that they have not done Nipple Sparing....finally, I have a Referral to a Dr. Lee at Kaiser West Los Angeles, who does them, he is a Professor at USC and teaches Residents how to perform Reconstructive Breast Surgery. I am cautiously optimistic. Why should I have to loose the Nipples if I do not have Cancer??? This is quite a ride! Kaiser paid and suggested the BRCA Testing, is willing to pay for the Surgery, but is not trained in this procedure! My appointment is not until january 14th and my anxiety levels are rising. Thank You all for listening.

Rnjules:  You shouldn't have to lose your nipples, period.

I only lost my left nipple because I had cancer in my left breast, and it was pretty close to the nipple.  My right breast did NOT have any indication of cancer, and they were able to save the nipple on that side. 

Did you happen to get Dr. Lee's first name?  If so, and you have some time, maybe you can look him up on the Internet, and read more about the type of surgery he performs.

Sending thoughts of strength your way.  I'll check back to see how you are doing.

Julie

Nancy:  Wow!  You got immediate reconstruction with implants!  Lucky you!  I was told that wasn't an option for me, so I had to go the TE route.  Glad to hear you have minimal scarring and that the muscle stretching is bearable. 

I had a bit of necrosis as well; the PS had to remove it, but amazingly, the skin on that side is cooperating and stretching very well.  So, hopefully no worries for you there.

Julie

I didn't notice anyone mentioning Mass General Hospital (Boston, MA).  I am 1 month out NSM and doing great! PM if you need info.

Rnjules- Good luck with your appointment!