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Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD

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(Dr. Anke Ott Young, M.D.)

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Plastic Surgery

Professional interests include: reconstructive surgery, breast surgery, nose reconstruction, and more.

5520 Park Avenue Suite 207
Trumbull, CT 06611

(203) 373-9015

Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD is a general surgeon in Trumbull, CT specializing in general surgery and plastic surgery. Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD is affiliated with Yale New Haven Health and LONG ISLAND PLASTIC SURGICAL GROUP, PC.

Office Locations

Yale New Haven Health

5520 Park Avenue Suite 207
Trumbull, CT 06611

(203) 373-9015

(203) 373-1729

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Yale New Haven Health

999 Franklin Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530

(516) 742-4716

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Some issues Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD can help you with:

Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction is surgery to restore the appearance of the breast, usually after a mastectomy. The choice of how to proceed after the removal of a breast is a deeply personal one, with some women opting to wear a prosthetic form in a bra, and others choosing to embrace their new breastless form as a reminder of their strength and survival. Those options are perfectly acceptable, but many women feel most comfortable with their missing breast tissue surgically replaced. Breast reconstruction can be part of a patient's return to normal after experiencing breast cancer.

There are a few different methods used to create the round shape of the breast on the chest. A flap of fat, skin, and muscle can be taken from the side, abdomen or buttock and implanted on the chest to create a breast from the patient's own tissue. Alternatively, the skin over the chest may be gradually stretched to allow for the placement of an implant. Stretching of the skin is done using expanders, which are similar to breast implants, except they increase in size when saltwater solution is injected into them. Many women also choose to combine the flap procedure with implant placement to achieve their desired result. Once the new breast shape is formed, a nipple can be created and even tattooed to match the other side.

Reconstruction may be done in a single surgery or broken up into multiple procedures:

Immediate reconstruction rebuilds the breast right after mastectomy. This method is not recommended if additional chemotherapy or radiation is needed after surgery.
Delayed reconstruction occurs after chemotherapy or radiation has been given. These treatments may decrease the volume or alter the color of the reconstructed breast, so they should be completed before the breast is rebuilt. This type of reconstruction may happen weeks, months, or even years after mastectomy.
Staged reconstruction splits the reconstructive process into two parts. The first part inserts temporary expanders to stretch the skin and is done immediately after breast removal surgery. The second part replaces the expanders with implants after chemotherapy or radiation treatments have been given.

Breast reconstruction is not perfect. The two breasts may not always look exactly identical, although they will be close. There may be small scars, and a loss of sensation in the reconstructed breast. A reconstructed breast will not produce milk, so patients may have trouble breastfeeding. Still, reconstruction is a great option for women who want that part of their appearance back.

Cosmetic Breast Surgery

When a woman is dissatisfied with the appearance of her breasts, she may consider cosmetic breast surgery. Lack of tissue, sagging due to breastfeeding, and deformities present at birth are some of the most common reasons why women may choose to surgically enhance their breasts. Breast augmentation and breast lift are the most frequently performed cosmetic procedures on the breast.

In breast augmentation, enlargement of the breast is accomplished using either implants or the patient's own fat. Implants are clear shells that may be filled with saltwater solution or silicone. They come in varying sizes and shapes. There are different approaches to placing the implant as well. Incision locations can be:

Peri-areolar, or around the outline of the areola.
Inframammary, or along the crease of the breast.
Transaxillary, or through the armpit.
Transumbilical, or through the belly button.

The patient and surgeon will discuss the patient's needs, preferences, and limitations to determine the type of implant and incision to use.

Using one's own fat for breast enlargement starts with a procedure called liposuction, which is the removal of excess fat from other parts of the body. After the fat is collected, it is rid of impurities and then injected into the breast. This option suits those who do not wish to have foreign materials placed inside their bodies.

Deformities such as tubular breasts may also be corrected using breast augmentation. Tubular breasts are characterized by small, droopy breasts and a narrow base. Aside from placement of an implant, the surgeon cuts the breast tissue to release the tightness and make the base wider.

Breast implants are not lifelong devices. They may rupture or may develop capsular contracture, which is the hardening of scar tissue around the implant. If these complications occur, another surgery may be required to replace or remove the implants.

While a breast augmentation enlarges the breast, a breast lift, also called mastopexy, raises the breast by repositioning the nipple and removing excess skin. Breast lifts can be done using three techniques. If there is only a small amount of sagging, removal of excess skin around the outline of the areola may accomplish the desired result. This technique is called a doughnut lift. If the nipples are just at or slightly below the level of the breast fold, a surgeon may recommend a lollipop lift. This type of lift involves a doughnut lift and a vertical incision from the bottom edge of the areola to the crease. If there is a lot of excess skin, a surgeon may recommend an anchor lift. This technique is similar to the lollipop lift, but it also involves a crescent-shaped incision along the breast fold to be able to remove more excess skin. Sometimes loss of breast volume accompanies sagging. If this is the case, an augmentation can be performed in combination with the lift procedure.

Because nerves around the nipple are cut during surgery and need time to heal, temporary loss of sensation in this area is common after having a breast lift. Sensation is usually regained after several weeks to a few months. Although uncommon, loss of sensation may also be permanent, especially if a significant amount of tissue around the nipple was removed.

Both breast augmentation and breast lift are typically done in an outpatient facility and do not require a hospital stay. Following surgery, patients should apply a cold compress over their breasts for the first 24 hours and keep their upper body elevated -- even during sleep -- for the first few days. Patients are also given a special type of bra to wear while recovering. Using cold compresses, staying elevated, and wearing the special bra help to minimize swelling and pain. Strenuous activities like running and working out should be avoided for four to six weeks, but light exercise may be started about one week after a breast augmentation procedure.

Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

In The News

"Reconstruction, Restoration and Recovery After Breast Cancer", Yale New Haven Health

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD treated during 2014 were cancer.

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD treated during 2015 were cancer.

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD treated as a general surgeon in Trumbull, CT during 2016 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	11
doctor visit	15
plastic surgery procedures	28
reconstructive surgery	28
tissue transfer	17
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD treated during 2016 were cancer, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD treated during 2017 were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	38
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD treated during 2018 were cancer, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD treated during 2019 were cancer, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD treated during 2020 were cancer, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD treated during 2021 were cancer, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	37

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	40

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD treated during 2022 were cancer, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	44

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	38
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD treated during 2023 were cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD treated as a general surgeon in Trumbull, CT were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

breast procedures	11
doctor visit	22
plastic surgery procedures	28
reconstructive surgery	28
tissue transfer	17
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	18

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	3
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	9

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD From 2014 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD treated were cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	3
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	2
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	75
Dementia	0

Education & Training

She completed residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. She has a state license in New York.

Residency: Long Island Jewish Medical Center

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Yale New Haven Health

LONG ISLAND PLASTIC SURGICAL GROUP, PC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Anke Ott Young, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
LIFECELL CORPORATION	$689 STRATTICE LAP $364	AlloDerm $325
Mentor Worldwide LLC	$262 Reconstruction $161	MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizer $90	MemoryShape Breast Implants $11
Allergan, Inc.	$86 NATRELLE $86
Davol Inc.	$63 $63

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,100

Biography

Dr. Anke Ott-Young is a plastic surgery and general surgery specialist. Clinical interests for Dr. Ott-Young include cosmetic breast surgery, nose reconstruction, and mastectomy (breast removal surgery). She completed her residency training at Nassau University Medical Center and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Dr. Ott-Young (or staff) is conversant in Spanish, German, and French. Dr. Ott-Young is professionally affiliated with Yale New Haven Health. According to Yale New Haven Health, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Garden City, NY.