Live Chat with Dr. John Mancoll: Breast Cancer options
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Dr. John Mancoll will answer your questions about what options breast cancer patients have including reconstruction. He can also answer your questions about technological advances in plastic surgery for body contouring, including Smartlipo, Cellulaze, and Vaserlipo. Join Dr. John Mancoll from 4-5:30 p.m. and get your questions answered.
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What, if anything, might insurance cover in the way of reconstruction if someone carries the BRCA gene(s), but doesn't have breast cancer? -
One of our Facebook fans had a question. Do you ever, after a consultation, recommend someone not have a procedure they may want but don't medically need (like after breast cancer). -
My wife had implants done several years ago. Lately, she has been experiencing pain in one of them. Would the first step be to see someone like you, Dr. Mancoll, or her primary doctor?
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What do you think about performing buttocks implants? Is that becomming more popular and safer?
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Staci, I personally like fat grafting for buttock augmentation if the patient has enough fat to give. otherwise implants are great. they are safe but need alot of care in the first 4-6 weeks. I would be happy to see you and discuss the options. call for an appointment. 305-9185 -
Is general anesthesia required for breast reconstruction surgery or can it be done as a local?
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I recently had a couple of moles removed from my arm. The removal left an unsightly scar. Is this something that can be fixed?
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You were my moms plastic surgeon for a skin graph and it's doing wonderful! -
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Do you know if the laws regarding breast reconstruction and insurance changed with Obama Care? My request to have the surgery was rejected by my carrier four years ago.
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My wife has a masectomy recently, but also has a pacemaker. Is breast reconstruction even an option for her?
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I am a 9 year breast cancer survivor. I elected to have a partial mastectomy and my breast are uneven. The good breast is very large causing hard to find clothes and the cancer side has a great deal of scar tissue. I am 67 yrs. old. Will Medicare cover a breast reduction?
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Can you take your own fat from your body to do breast implants?