Whether you’re considering a risk-reducing mastectomy because of BRCA or another hereditary cancer mutation, or facing reconstruction after a breast cancer diagnosis, that first appointment with a plastic surgeon can feel overwhelming. Suddenly you’re hearing about implants, tissue expanders, DIEP flaps, immediate versus delayed reconstruction, nipple-sparing surgery, sensation, and options you may not have even known existed.
In this episode of BRCA & Beyond, Marisa sits down with board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Jason J. Rosenberg to break down what patients should know before walking into their first breast reconstruction consultation.
Dr. Rosenberg shares what he wants patients to understand at that first visit, the questions worth asking, and why choosing a plastic surgeon should be about more than credentials alone. They discuss the importance of finding a surgeon experienced in breast reconstruction, feeling heard and comfortable during your consultation, understanding the options available to you, setting realistic expectations, and recognizing that you do not have to make every reconstruction decision at once.
The conversation also explores the different paths breast reconstruction can take, including implant-based reconstruction, tissue expanders, direct-to-implant reconstruction, using your own tissue through procedures such as DIEP flap reconstruction, immediate versus delayed reconstruction, nipple and nerve preservation, and the option not to reconstruct at all.
Most importantly, this conversation is a reminder that breast reconstruction is deeply personal. The “right” choice isn’t necessarily the newest procedure or the option someone else chose. It’s the one that makes sense for your body, your life, your priorities, and your circumstances.
Whether you’re a breast cancer survivor, a previvor, newly diagnosed, or simply beginning to research mastectomy and breast reconstruction, this episode will help you walk into that first plastic surgery consultation more informed, better prepared, and ready to ask the questions that matter.
Learn more about Dr. Jason J. Rosenberg:
https://rosenbergplasticsurgery.com/dr-rosenberg/
Rosenberg Plastic Surgery | Gainesville, Florida:
https://rosenbergplasticsurgery.com/
Rosenberg Plastic Surgery on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/rosenbergplasticsurgery
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