Double board-certified plastic surgeon David Dellinger, DO, FACOS offers implant-based and flap reconstructions to restore form and symmetry after mastectomy or injury. We’ll align timing and technique with your treatment plan and goals.
During consultation, we’ll review candidacy, pros and cons, expected scarring, and whether symmetry procedures on the other breast (lift, reduction, or augmentation) are appropriate.
In many cases, yes—when cancer treatment is covered. Our team will help coordinate benefits and provide documentation. We also offer financing for any uncovered costs.
You may feel sore or tired initially. Medications and clear aftercare guidance help manage discomfort, which typically improves steadily over the first weeks.
Recovery depends on the approach. Expander/implant pathways tend to be shorter; flap procedures usually require a hospital stay and longer downtime. We’ll outline expectations based on your plan.
Yes—technique selection, symmetry adjustments, and refined staging help achieve a natural look. Autologous flaps use your tissue for a more natural feel.
Often reconstruction is staged (expansion, implant exchange, nipple reconstruction, tattooing). The exact number depends on your goals and anatomy.
*Information is for education only and not a guarantee of results. Individual results vary.
Tell us your goals—symmetry, natural feel, and the right timing with treatment. We’ll create a plan around your needs and lifestyle.
