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Dr. Jean-Francois Lefaivre, MD

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Specializes in: Pediatric Plastic Surgery and Head & Neck Plastic Surgery

University of Sherbrooke Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Professional interests include: DIEP flap reconstruction, cleft lip and palate, head and neck reconstructive surgery, and more.

1025 Morehead Medical Drive Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28204

(704) 446-6810

Dr. Jean-Francois Lefaivre, MD is a pediatric plastic surgeon in Charlotte, NC specializing in pediatric plastic surgery and head & neck plastic surgery. He graduated from University of Sherbrooke Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Jean-Francois Lefaivre, MD is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) and Atrium Health.

Office Locations

Address:

1025 Morehead Medical Drive Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28204

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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:

Immediate reconstruction rebuilds the breast right after mastectomy. This method is not recommended if additional chemotherapy or radiation is needed after surgery.
Delayed reconstruction occurs after chemotherapy or radiation has been given. These treatments may decrease the volume or alter the color of the reconstructed breast, so they should be completed before the breast is rebuilt. This type of reconstruction may happen weeks, months, or even years after mastectomy.
Staged reconstruction splits the reconstructive process into two parts. The first part inserts temporary expanders to stretch the skin and is done immediately after breast removal surgery. The second part replaces the expanders with implants after chemotherapy or radiation treatments have been given.

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.

doctor visit	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	38
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	64

doctor visit	32

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	39
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	55

doctor visit	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	64

doctor visit	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	41
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	68

doctor visit	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

doctor visit	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	74

doctor visit	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	69

doctor visit	21

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	70

doctor visit	34

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jean-Francois Lefaivre, MD for Medicare patients.

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Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jean-Francois Lefaivre, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1
Female	3

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	25
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	1
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	27

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jean-Francois Lefaivre, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jean-Francois Lefaivre, MD treated were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	6
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	6
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	4
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	53

Education & Training

Dr. Jean-Francois Lefaivre, MD graduated from University of Sherbrooke Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. He completed residency at University of Montreal Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of Sherbrooke Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Residency: University of Montreal Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jean-Francois Lefaivre, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carolinas Medical Center (CMC)

Atrium Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jean-Francois Lefaivre, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$3,989 AlloDerm $1,634	NATRELLE $681	SERI $73	$1,600
LIFECELL CORPORATION	$1,426 AlloDerm $1,148	STRATTICE $150	$128
Mentor Worldwide LLC	$1,154 MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizer $416	FlexHD Acellular Hydrated Dermis $228	ARTOURA Breast Tissue Expander $225	Reconstruction $174	Sutures $110
KLS Martin L.P.	$629 DISTRAION $134	Osteosynthesis $102	$393
AbbVie Inc.	$477 NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $477
Other	$1,311 STERNALOCK BLU SYSTEM $160	SURGICAL $153	DYSPORT $150	AxoGuard Nerve Connector $149	AxoGuard Nerve Protector $138	Other $560

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,017
Travel and Lodging	$1,968

Biography

Dr. Jean-Francois Lefaivre is a pediatric plastic surgery and head & neck plastic surgery specialist. His clinical interests include cleft lip and palate, microsurgery, and cleft lip and palate repair. He obtained his medical school training at the University of Sherbrooke Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Montreal. Dr. Lefaivre is conversant in French. He is professionally affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center (CMC). Dr. Lefaivre's practice in Charlotte, NC is open to new patients as reported by Atrium Health.

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