Immediate Breast Reconstruction Manhattan Quickly Restore Your Contours
- A focus on breast reconstruction
- A board-certified surgeon
- Working alongside your oncologist
Dr. Lerman Stands Apart
Specializing in Breast Reconstruction
Dr. Oren Lerman specializes in breast reconstruction surgery and the treatment of patients recovering from breast cancer. With this focus, Dr. Lerman offers advanced reconstructive techniques, like immediate breast reconstruction on the same day as your mastectomy.
Maintaining Impressive Credentials
Dr. Lerman is a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also an associate professor of surgery and the Director of the Breast Aesthetic and Reconstructive Microsurgery Fellowship at Lenox Hill Hospital.
Earning Manhattan Patients’ Trust
Dr. Lerman’s patients note his compassionate care, educational approach, and beautiful results.
Breast Reconstruction in Dr. Oren Lerman's Own Words
During a thorough consultation with Dr. Lerman, you can review your options for reconstruction. Once patients are aware of their options, they're more likely to move forward with breast reconstruction. We want you to do so confidently.
Helping Patients Feel More Complete Contact Dr. Lerman for a Consultation in Manhattan
A mastectomy can save your life, but make you feel like you’re leaving a part of yourself behind. Immediate breast reconstruction in Manhattan, NY, rebuilds the breast mound at the same time as your mastectomy so you can leave your surgery still looking and feeling like yourself.
Manhattan breast cancer patients trust Dr. Lerman with their reconstruction because he:
- Has been recognized for his skill and results by Castle Connolly Top Doctors, Super Doctors®, and New York Magazine
- Has a gallery full of patient cases, including breast reconstruction with implants, so you can see the extent of his abilities
- Aims to make his breast reconstruction patients feel just as good or better about their appearance after surgery
- Works alongside his patients’ oncologists to allow for the safest reconstruction plan possible
If a mastectomy is in your future, and you’re exploring your reconstructive options, reach out to our office in Manhattan or White Plains. Dr. Lerman can determine if you’re a good candidate for immediate breast reconstruction or another type of breast reconstruction.
“I consider myself incredibly fortunate.”
"Dr. Lerman performed an immediate DIEP flap reconstruction and I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have him as my surgeon during this critical chapter of my life. From the very first consultation, I was in awe of Dr. Lerman's extensive knowledge, meticulous attention to detail, and the genuine care he showed for my well-being. His expertise is unparalleled, and his warm, approachable demeanor makes every visit a reassuring experience. I cannot recommend Dr. Lerman and his team highly enough. They have truly set the bar high for what exceptional care should be."
Kika
Paying for Your Care
According to the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA), group health plans, insurance companies, and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) that provide coverage for mastectomies must also provide coverage for breast reconstruction surgery.
We accept many insurance plans and our friendly staff will be happy to contact your insurance provider on your behalf to explain the scope of your treatment and determine your coverage. If you have out-of-pocket costs, we can explain your financing options.
Exploring Candidacy for Immediate Reconstruction
During your consultation in White Plains or Manhattan, Dr. Lerman will evaluate your medical status and history to determine if you’re a good candidate for immediate reconstruction. Unless there is a specific cancer-related reason to remove the nipple and areola, most women today have nipple-sparing mastectomy. The mastectomy surgeon removes the contents of the breast through an incision in the natural fold under the breast. This technique preserves the breast skin in addition to the nipple and areolar complex, which allows an implant to be placed immediately without the need for tissue expansion and a second reconstructive procedure to create a new nipple-areolar complex.
Some of the factors that may determine your candidacy for immediate reconstruction include:
Size of Tumor: Patients with a smaller tumor have an increased probability of being a suitable candidate.
Tumor Placement: A non-invasive tumor that is not directly beneath the nipple or areola will increase the likelihood of your candidacy.
Family History: If you carry the BRCA gene and are undergoing a prophylactic mastectomy, you may be a good candidate.
You may not be a candidate for the procedure if you smoke, have uncontrolled diabetes, have rapidly growing tumors, are experiencing multiple medical concerns, or require radiation therapy after your mastectomy.
The Surgical Timeline
Once your mastectomy is complete, your procedure, also called one-stage reconstruction, will be performed immediately.
Immediate breast reconstruction can preserve your form and self-confidence, and even make you happier with your appearance.
FAQ About Immediate Breast Reconstruction
What if I’m not a candidate for immediate reconstruction?
Sometimes the location or size of your tumor or upcoming cancer treatments make an immediate reconstruction risky. In these cases, delayed reconstruction can still yield stunning results. Dr. Lerman will help you explore the types of reconstructive surgery available to you during a consultation.
How does immediate reconstruction minimize scarring?
When a woman has a mastectomy without reconstruction, the surgeon removes most of the breast skin through an incision across her chest, which leaves a long scar. If she undergoes reconstruction sometime later, the surgeon will reopen this mastectomy scar to perform the surgery. The scar will remain on the reconstructed breast but will fade somewhat over time. With immediate reconstruction, your surgeon can often hide the mastectomy incisions in the inframammary fold under the breast, or around the areola. Essentially, you enter immediate reconstruction without visible scars on your breast and emerge from surgery the same way.
“I couldn't recommend them enough.”
D.G.
New York, NY
2024
I'm extremely pleased with Dr.Lerman and his staff. I'm always informed about my reconstruction journey in the most kind and thoughtful way. I would highly recommend him to anyone who may need his services and expertise.
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New York, NY
2024
After my double mastectomy and reconstruction, I now walk away from the experience feeling and looking great. They did an excellent job of gently guiding me through a process that felt very unknown and scary to me at first, to ensure I had the best results. I couldn't recommend the practice enough.
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