Dr. Elizabeth S. Craig, MD is a plastic surgeon in Westport, CT specializing in plastic surgery. She graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2007 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Elizabeth S. Craig, MD is affiliated with Hartford Healthcare, FUSI AND CRAIG PLASTIC SURGERY PA and HARTFORD HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP SPECIALISTS PLLC.
1505 Post Road East Suite 101
Westport, CT 06880
205 Sub Way Suite 101
Milford, CT 06461
2800 Main Street 4th Floor
Bridgeport, CT 06606
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth S. Craig, MD for Medicare patients.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elizabeth S. Craig, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and depression.
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Dr. Elizabeth S. Craig, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2007. She completed residency at Yale University Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (2007)
Residency: Yale University Affiliated Hospitals
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Elizabeth S. Craig, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Elizabeth S. Craig, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, Evercare, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, Coventry, Cigna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, Prime Health, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), CarePartners of Connecticut, Senior Whole Health, Health Direct, HMC/ Northeast Healthcare, Colonial Cooperative Care, BCBS Medicare, Inc., Medspan Commercial, Health Connecticut, Health New England, Healthy Connecticut, Connecticare Commercial, Essence Healthcare, Medspan Medicare, Connecticare Medicare, Community Health Network of Connecticut and Northeast Health Direct.
According to our sources, Dr. Elizabeth S. Craig, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Elizabeth S. Craig, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Elizabeth S. Craig, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Westport, CT.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Elizabeth S. Craig, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$580
NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $557 |
NATRELLE $23 |
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$344
NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $174 |
AlloDerm $141 |
BOTOX $28 |
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$337
BioSurgery - Microsurgery $337 |
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$247
Reconstruction $226 |
MemoryShape Breast Implants $21 |
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$167
NATRELLE $161 |
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$382
AlloDerm $106 |
Exparel $65 |
SPY Technology $50 |
PINPOINT $37 |
AVANCE NERVE GRAFT $24 |
Other $100 |
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Dr. Elizabeth Craig is a plastic surgery specialist in Westport, CT, Bridgeport, CT, and Milford, CT. Her education and training includes medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with Yale University. Clinical interests for Dr. Craig include breast augmentation, tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), and breast cancer. She appears to be an in-network provider for Anthem, ConnectiCare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish. Dr. Craig is professionally affiliated with Hartford Healthcare. According to Hartford Healthcare, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Westport, CT.
