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Dr. Courtney Cripps, MD 4 is a plastic surgeon in Chicago, IL specializing in plastic surgery. She graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 2014 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Courtney Cripps, MD 4 is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine, UChicago Medicine and UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.
355 E. Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
5841 S Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
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. Courtney Cripps, MD 4 graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 2014. She completed residency at Lenox Hill Hospital. She is certified by the Board Certification: Plastic Surgery and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia (2014)
Residency: Lenox Hill Hospital
Board Certification: Board Certification: Plastic Surgery
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Courtney Cripps, MD 4 is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Courtney Cripps, 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. Courtney Cripps, MD 4 accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Courtney Cripps, MD 4 has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 39 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Courtney Cripps, MD 4 from all over the web to help you find the right in Chicago, IL.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Courtney Cripps, MD 4. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Courtney Cripps is a plastic surgery specialist. After completing medical school at Medical College of Georgia, she performed her residency at Lenox Hill Hospital. She has a special interest in breast augmentation, body contouring after weight loss, and cosmetic surgery. Dr. Cripps's average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Cripps most likely takes Blue California, Aetna, and CIGNA Plans, as well as other insurance carriers. She is conversant in Spanish. She is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine.
