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Minas T Chrysopoulo, MD
returns 12/01/2009
Expertise
Breast reconstruction and scar healing questions only please.
Experience in the area
Dr Chrysopoulo is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM). Dr Chrysopoulo's areas of special interest include scar healing and microsurgical breast reconstruction following mastectomy (including DIEP, SIEA, TUG and GAP flap procedures).
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Recent Answers from Minas T Chrysopoulo, MD
2009-02-06 medicaid breast reconstruction:
Stephanie, yes, medicaid pays for breast reconstruction. However, to my knowledge it won't cover procedures on the other breast for symmetry. If you need something done to your other breast (like a
2008-12-22 Immediate vs. Delayed Breast Reconstruction:
Kristine, Immediate breast reconstruction almost always provides a far superior cosmetic result compared to delayed reconstruction, especially if you're having a skin-sparing mastectomy. I would definitely
2008-09-21 Delayed DIEP flap breast reconstruction surgery:
Dear Nancie, If you know at this point that you will be seeking breast reconstruction surgery down the road I would definitely recommend a skin-sparing mastectomy. Skin-sparing mastectomy generally
2008-04-12 Delayed reconstruction with DIEP flap after mastectomy:
Mary, DIEP flaps or any other method of breast reconstruction can potentially delay the diagnosis of recurrent local disease of the chest wall (chest muscles). However, many studies have shown that
2008-03-02 Breast implants and cancer?:
Dear Carol, You have raised a very important question. Certainly it highlights the importance of thorough patient education. You are right to have reservations about undergoing breast augmentation considering
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