Dr. Frederic Jerome Kolb, MD is a plastic surgeon in San Diego, CA specializing in plastic surgery. He graduated from Paris Diderot University. Dr. Frederic Jerome Kolb, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California.
200 W Arbor Drive # Mc8890
San Diego, CA 92103
3855 Health Sciences Drive
San Diego, CA 92037
4520 Executive Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
9300 Campus Point Drive
San Diego, CA 92037
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frederic Jerome Kolb, MD for Medicare patients.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Frederic Jerome Kolb, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and depression.
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Dr. Frederic Jerome Kolb, MD graduated from Paris Diderot University. He completed residency at Paris Diderot University Xavier Bichat School of Medicine, Paris, France. He has a state license in California.
Medical School: Paris Diderot University
Residency: Paris Diderot University Xavier Bichat School of Medicine, Paris, France
Licensed In: California
Dr. Frederic Jerome Kolb, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Frederic Jerome Kolb, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.72 out of 5 stars based on 143 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Frederic Jerome Kolb, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Frederic Jerome Kolb, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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NA $117 |
PATIENT-FITTED TMJ RECONSTRUCTIVE PROSTHESIS SYSTEM $81 |
VSP SYSTEM, VSP CRANIAL $67 |
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AxoGuard Nerve Connector $145 |
AVANCE NERVE GRAFT $58 |
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Cook Medical General Surgery $33 |
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ENTRE PLUS $16 |
Restrata Wound Matrix $15 |
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Dr. Frederic Kolb is a specialist in plastic surgery. He works in San Diego, CA. Dr. Kolb's areas of expertise include lymphedema, facial paralysis, and head and neck reconstructive surgery. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). He graduated from Paris Diderot University. He is conversant in French. Dr. Kolb is professionally affiliated with UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California. According to UC San Diego Health, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in San Diego, CA.
