{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 98: Am I Being Told All My Options for Breast Reconstruction?","description":"How can you help today? After listening to this DiepCJourney\u00ae podcast interview with a highly skilled microsurgeon, Dr. Richard Kline of The Center for Natural Breast Reconstruction, share it with someone who is newly diagnosed, has a genetic mutation putting them at high risk, and is facing a mastectomy but wants to reconstruct their breasts.  Since opening DiepCFoundation in 2016, our intent has been to empower patients with information about all breast reconstruction options. There are three options: Implant-based reconstruction used a medical device surgically placed in the body after a mastectomy to replace the breast tissue that has been removed. A plastic surgeon can do this. Autologous reconstruction. This procedure uses the patient's own tissue to reconstruct the breasts after a mastectomy. This type of reconstruction requires a microsurgeon who has received training beyond standard plastic surgery.  Hybrid reconstruction combines autologous tissue and an implant to achieve volume and or projection. Performing autologous breast reconstruction is a far more complex task. Because of the additional training required, it is a chosen profession beyond standard plastic surgery for those passionate about what I consider an extraordinary task. This task includes tissue transfer and the anastomosis, suturing together tiny blood vessels, to create a warm breast using only the patient's own tissue. What does this mean for patients? Because there are fewer microsurgeons than general plastic surgeons, access to care becomes an issue. A patient may go to a well-qualified plastic surgeon and be told implants are their best option because that is what the surgeon is skilled at. A well-intended, skilled plastic surgeon may also tell patients that a procedure like the DIEP flap is complex and lengthy. Where does this leave the patient? Patients owe it to themselves to understand all options for reconstruction, but we know they often do not. How do we change this? Education and outreach. When a skilled microsurgeon isn't available in a patient's area, it's a very valid reason for them to travel. To learn more connect with Dr. Kline and his practice on these platforms: LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/the-center-for-natural-breast-reconstruction\/?viewAsMember=true Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/natural.breast.reconstruction\/ Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/naturalbreastreconstruction ","author_name":"DiepCJourney Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/diepcjourney.com\/","html":"