What Is Tuberous Breast Deformity? Types, Causes, and Treatment

What Is Tuberous Breast Deformity? Types, Causes, and Treatment

Tubular breast deformity is one of the most misunderstood (and often underdiagnosed) breast conditions in plastic surgery. Many women live with it for years without realizing there’s a medical explanation behind what they’ve always felt was “just how my body is”. This...
Stages of Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy

Stages of Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy

Many women who have gone through breast cancer and are considering reconstruction feel uncertain from the start. How many procedures will I need? What happens first? How long does it all take? And when will I finally feel ‘done’? Breast reconstruction offers a path...
Bilateral Mastectomy ICD-10 Codes: What You Need to Know

Bilateral Mastectomy ICD-10 Codes: What You Need to Know

If you’re researching a bilateral mastectomy (whether as a patient, provider, or medical biller) you’ve likely come across the term ICD-10 code.And almost immediately, the confusion starts. Is there a specific ICD-10 code for bilateral mastectomy? Why are there...
Is Breast Reconstruction Covered by Insurance?

Is Breast Reconstruction Covered by Insurance?

For many women who have battled the scourge of cancer and are facing breast reconstruction, the biggest question isn’t just how the procedure works. It’s whether it’s even financially possible. Breast reconstruction isn’t always a purely cosmetic choice. Women...