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Expert Profile: Minas T Chrysopoulo, MD

Expertise:  BREAST RECONSTRUCTION (following mastectomy for breast cancer)
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 area of special interest is in microsurgical breast reconstruction following mastectomy, including DIEP, SIEA and GAP flap procedures. Dr Chrysopoulo and his partners perform over 300 microsurgical breast reconstructions with perforator flaps per year.

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Prestige Points: 120
Knowledge   10.0   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   8.00   Excellent
Timeliness   8.00   Excellent
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
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User Comments
Dear Dr. Chrysopoulo, Thank you so much for your speedy reply. It is quite helpful. Barbara
(Barbara on 01/31/08)
Thank u so much.Answer was clear and polite.Honesty,Apprecciated.Now,I know what to ask my doctor.Greetings Clasi Steyn.
(Clasi Steyn on 10/22/07)
thanx for the answer it really helped me!!
(tyra on 09/23/07)
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Recent Answers from Minas T Chrysopoulo, MD
2008-03-29  tram flap nightmare Linda, I'm sorry you've had so many abdominal problems after your tram flap breast reconstruction. While some abdominal issues (like bulging and even abdominal hernia) are not uncommon, the problems...
2008-02-28  PROBLEMS WITH TRAM FLAP BREAST RECONSTRUCTION Ellen, I wouldn't say it is "normal" because not all TRAM flap patients have these symptoms following reconstruction but it can certainly happen. Abdominal bulging (or hernia) can happen after a TRAM...
2008-02-28  Diep flap breast reconstruction after removal of silicone breast implants Dear Mary, It is possible to have DIEP flap breast reconstruction following silicone breast implant removal as long as you are a candidate for the surgery (have enough abdominal tissue, are medically...
2008-01-31  DIEP Flap Reconstruction Dear Barbara, The DIEP flap as you know utilizes tummy fat to reconstruct the new breast. Patients who fluctuate in weight significantly following DIEP flap breast reconstruction may indeed notice changes...
2007-11-29  Lat Dorsi Flap Surgery for Breast Reconstruction Dear Sheila, Unfortunately, without examining you I cannot say what all your breast reconstruction options are. I do agree that using an implant or expander alone for breast reconstruction in irradiated...
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