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Dr. Lavinia Ratings Anzai, MD 4 is a plastic surgeon in Crown Point, IN specializing in plastic surgery. She graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. Dr. Lavinia Ratings Anzai, MD 4 is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine, UChicago Medicine and UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.
The University of Chicago Medicine
The University of Chicago Medicine
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:
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.
Dr. Lavinia Ratings Anzai, MD 4 graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. She completed residency at New York University Grossman School of Medicine. She has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine
Residency: New York University Grossman School of Medicine
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Lavinia Ratings Anzai, MD 4 is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Lavinia Ratings Anzai, MD 4 appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Medicare Advantage, Aetna POS, Medicare, Humana, PHCS PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United W500 Emergent Wrap, Aetna Better Health *see insurance page, United Options (PPO), CountyCare *see insurance page, BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only), United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only), University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP), United Choice HMO (specialists only), BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only), Aetna HMO (specialists only) and United Choice Plus POS/PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Lavinia Ratings Anzai, MD 4 accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Lavinia Ratings Anzai, MD 4 has a high overall rating with an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 30 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lavinia Ratings Anzai, MD 4 from all over the web to help you find the right in Crown Point, IN.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lavinia Ratings Anzai, MD 4. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$352
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$149
ARTOURA Breast Tissue Expander $149 |
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$139
AVANCE NERVE GRAFT $139 |
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Dr. Lavinia Anzai is a physician who specializes in plastic surgery. Patients gave her an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Anzai's areas of expertise include lymphedema, head and neck reconstructive surgery, and breast reconstruction. She is professionally affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine. Dr. Anzai can take Blue California, Aetna, CIGNA Plans, and more. She is a graduate of New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish.
