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Skin Sparing Mastectomy in Wisconsin

The Benefits of the Skin Sparing Mastectomy and Immediate Breast Reconstruction

I recently gave a talk to health care professionals on the latest innovations in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. The one topic that generated the most interest was breast reconstruction after mastectomy and the advances that have been made in the past several years or so. The reconstruction options are and continue to be dictated by the type of mastectomy that is performed by the cancer surgeon. However, new advances in technology have made way for the new skin sparing mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction.

Skin Sparing Mastectomy by Dr. Rucker | Eau Claire, Wisconsin
the types of mastectomy procedures have become much less aggressive

Over the past few years, the types of mastectomy procedures have become much less aggressive. We have gone from the Radical Mastectomy to the Modified Radical Mastectomy to Simple Mastectomy, and over the past ten years to the lumpectomy procedure, followed by radiation of the breast. It is important to note that the cure rate from the most radical procedures is no greater that the less aggressive mastectomy procedures. However, these more radical procedures were accompanied by several problems: more-invasive surgery with a sacrifice of breast skin, longer hospital stays, longer recovery and a less that desired cosmetic outcome.

There is now a focused movement toward a less invasive skin sparing mastectomy as cancer surgeons and reconstructive surgeons have come to realize that skin involvement in breast cancer is extremely rare. By leaving the skin envelope, the reconstructive surgeon can now create the removed breast mound at the same sitting and the non-involved skin envelope is then redraped over the mound to complete the reconstruction. In the past, the reconstructive process could take up to 3 to 4 months and could require up to 2 or 3 operations. This new combination of the mastectomy and immediate reconstruction method is an extremely significant improvement – mostly because it is a single-staged procedure where the mastectomy and reconstruction are done at once.

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*Each patient is unique and individual results may vary.

Additional reasons the new method is an extremely significant improvement are:

  • It is an overnight stay only in the hospital
  • The recovery is significantly reduced
  • The cure rate is essentially not affected
  • The final result produces an improved cosmetic result.*

We should all be grateful to live in a society that is always trying to improve our health care options. This is highlighted by a recent study in Canada that has found that immediate breast reconstruction use is not widely available and is relatively underused compared with the United States. I, for one, hope that these unfortunate trends in government delivered health care, as noted in Canada, will not affect the quality of the greatest health system on the planet that we currently have in the United States.

Joseph W. Rucker M.D. F.A.C.S

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  • Dr. Rucker took his time with me and explained the procedure, what to expect and gave me his advice. He did not try to sell me more procedures, skin treatments or lotions and cremes like other doctors I been to have done. He is a bit crass in that he doesn't mince words. He tells you what you need to hear and sometimes, that isn't what you want. When I have enough money, I plan to have the procedure through him.

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Last Modified 09/22/2020 by Dr. Joseph Rucker

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  • Here I am 60 years old and wondering if I'm a candidate for breast reduction. After seeing doctor Rucker. I felt assured that yes it was possible and safe. So in Sept. Of this year, I underwent the surgery. And Im so happy now,and glad I did.for I feel like a new woman. Doctor Rucker you are truely a miracle worker.

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  • Dr Rucker and staff are amazing! I chose this provider after "many" consultations for a mommy makeover because he was blunt and honest with me. There was no sugar coating it. My results are fabulous. I'm happy.

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  • About
    • About Dr. Rucker
    • Profiles Magazines
    • In the Media
    • Seminars/Events
    • Health & Wellness
    • VIP Memberships
    • Blog
  • Body
    • Surgical
      • Mommy Makeover
      • Liposuction
      • Tummy Tuck
      • After Major Weight Loss
      • Contouring of the Upper Extremity (Brachioplasty)
      • Thigh Lift
      • Hand Rejuvenation
    • Non-Surgical
      • diVa® Laser Vaginal Therapy
  • Breast
    • Breast Reduction
    • Breast Augmentation
    • Breast Cancer Awareness
    • Breast Lift
    • Inverted Nipple
    • Male Breast Reduction
    • Breast Asymmetry
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Skin Sparing Mastectomy
    • The Skin Sparing Mastectomy and Immediate Reconstruction
    • Revision after Breast Reconstruction/Reconstruction After Lumpectomy and Radiation
  • Facial
    • Surgical
      • Rhinoplasty (Nasal Surgery)
      • Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
      • Facelift (Short Scar)
      • Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)
      • Brow Lift
    • Non-Surgical
      • Acne Scar & Facial Scar Improvement
      • BOTOX®/DYSPORT® Cosmetic & Dermal Fillers
      • Halo Hybrid Fractional Laser
      • Laser Skin Resurfacing
      • Liquid Rhinoplasty
      • Non-Invasive Skin Treatments
  • Skin
    • Treatment of Skin Cancer
    • Skin Reconstructive Procedures
    • Enza Essentials by Rucker MD
    • Enza Medispa
  • Photos
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