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Dr. Richard Mathew Thomson, MD is a plastic surgeon in San Antonio, TX specializing in plastic surgery. He graduated from University of Liverpool Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Richard Mathew Thomson, MD is affiliated with UT Health San Antonio and University Health.
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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.
Facial Paralysis
Facial paralysis is an inability to move the muscles in the face. It often affects only one side, and it can happen quite suddenly. Facial paralysis may make one's face feel frozen or numb.
Facial paralysis can happen when there is inflammation or damage to either the part of the brain that controls the facial muscles or the nerve that carries signals from the brain to the face. Some common causes include:
Facial paralysis is a frustrating and frightening experience, but many cases are temporary and go away on their own. Even with more difficult cases, there are treatment options available, including rehabilitation, pain management, and surgery.
Dr. Richard Mathew Thomson, MD graduated from University of Liverpool Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at West Midlands Deanery & Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery. He has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Liverpool Faculty of Medicine
Residency: West Midlands Deanery & Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Richard Mathew Thomson, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Superior Health Plan, WellCare Medicare Advantage, WellCare, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, MultiPlan, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Blue Choice, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, HealthSmart, Employers Health Network, First Health, Trustmark , WellPoint, Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial (Multiple Payers), Veterans Administration - Governmental, Curative - Commercial (All Products), Aetna Health - Transplant ONLY, Allegiance - Universal Benefits Consortium, EBSO Benefits - Third Party Administrator, Point Comfort Underwriters - Refugee Medical Assistance (Adults, Children), CHAMPVA - Governmental, Aetna Health - Commercial (HMO, Managed Choice POS, Meritain, Open Choice PPO), Aetna Health - Commercial (QPOS, SAISD, Select), 90 Degree Benefits - Third Party Administrator, Entrust - Third Party Administrator, Private Healthcare Systems - Commercial (All Products), Imagine 360 - Third Party Administrator, University of Incarnate Word - Direct Contact with Employer, Aetna Better Health - CHIP/CHIP Perinate Newborn, 6 Degrees - Transplant, Independent Medical Systems - Workers Compensation, LifeTrac - Transplant Network, Ancira Enterprises - Direct Employer, Independent Medical Systems - Commercial (PPO), Injury Management Organization - Workers Compensation, Interlink - Transplant Network, Gilsbar - Third Party Administrator, Universal Benefits Consortium (Allegiance) - Direct Contract with TPA/Broker for select ISDs, Benefit Administrative Systems - Third Party Administrator, Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial (PPO), OptumHealth - Transplant Network, Tokio Marine - Transplant Network, El Paso Health - CHIP, Imperial Health - Commercial (Exchange) and Aetna Health - Commercial (Choice POS II, Elect Choice EPO, Exchange (Silver/Gold HMO)).
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Dr. Richard Thomson practices plastic surgery. These areas are among his clinical interests: skin cancer reconstruction, cleft lip and palate repair, and nose reconstruction. His professional affiliations include UT Health San Antonio and the University Health. Dr. Thomson attended medical school at Oxford University Medical School and the University of Liverpool Faculty of Medicine. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Trustmark, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and HealthSmart. His practice in San Antonio, TX is open to new patients as reported by UT Health San Antonio.
