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Dr. How Yee Heidi Hon, MD is a plastic surgeon in Bellevue, NE specializing in plastic surgery. She graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2012 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. How Yee Heidi Hon, MD is affiliated with Nebraska Medicine and UNMC PHYSICIANS.
2510 Bellevue Medical Center Drive Suite 250
Bellevue, NE 68123
Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)
Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:
Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.
Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:
Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.
Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.
After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.
Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.
Dr. How Yee Heidi Hon, MD graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2012. She completed residency at General Surgery,: St. Luke's University Health Network. She is certified by the Board Certification: Plastic Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine (2012)
Residency: General Surgery,: St. Luke's University Health Network (2018)
Board Certification: Board Certification: Plastic Surgery
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. How Yee Heidi Hon, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
AXOGEN |
$1,518
AxoGuard Nerve Protector $1,008 |
AxoGuard Nerve Connector $510 |
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Smith+Nephew, Inc. |
$381
STRAVIX $242 |
STRAVIX PL $122 |
GRAFIX PL $17 |
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Medical Device Business Services, Inc. |
$305
$305 |
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Integra LifeSciences Corporation |
$304
Flowable $125 |
$179 |
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Sientra, Inc. |
$169
SIENTRA HIGH STRENGTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAST IMPLANT $169 |
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Other |
$423
SPY-PHI SYSTEM $164 |
NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $68 |
OFIRMEV $61 |
TACHOSIL $30 |
TISSEEL $24 |
Other $75 |
Food and Beverage | $1,787 |
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Travel and Lodging | $1,008 |
Education | $305 |
Dr. How Yee Heidi Hon practices plastic surgery in Bellevue, NE. Her areas of expertise include cancer surgery, plastic surgery procedures, and breast issues. She is affiliated with Nebraska Medicine. Dr. Hon attended medical school at St. George's University School of Medicine.