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Dr. Mihaela-Elena Rapolti, MBA, FACS, MD is a surgical oncologist in Detroit, MI specializing in surgical oncology (cancer surgery) and plastic surgery. Dr. Mihaela-Elena Rapolti, MBA, FACS, MD is affiliated with McLaren Health Care, Wayne State University Physician Group (WSUPG) and UNIVERSITY PHYSICIAN GROUP.
4160 John R Suite 615
Detroit, MI 48201
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.
She is certified by the ABPS-American Board of Plastic Surgery and has a state license in Illinois.
Board Certification: ABPS-American Board of Plastic Surgery
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Mihaela-Elena Rapolti, MBA, FACS, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Mihaela-Elena Rapolti, MBA, FACS, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Priority Health PPO, Priority Health, AmeriHealth, Medicare Advantage, McLaren Health Plan, MultiPlan, HAP PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, HAP HMO, HAP Preferred Health Plan Medicare PPO, United Healthcare Select EPO, HAP/AHL EPA, United Healthcare Options PPO, HAP Preferred Health Plan EPA, United Healthcare Choice Plus POS, Aetna, Railroad Medicare, United Healthcare Navigate, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Molina Healthcare, HAP POS, United Healthcare Navigate Plus, HealthCare USA, HAP Medicare Senior Plus HMO, Cofinity, PHP - PPO, BCBSM Medicare Plus Blue, HAP ASO POS, HAP Caresource f/k/a Midwest MI Health Link Dual Demo Prog., HAP Caresource f/k/a Midwest Health Plan MIChild, PHP - POS, Blue Cross Complete, Meridian Complete, Community Care Associates - Healthchoice Plan of Michigan, BCBSM Traditional, Total Health Care Healthy MI Plan, BCBSM Trust, AHL - PPO, HAP ASO HMO, BCN- Commercial, Meridian/Ambetter From Meridian, BCN- Advantage and AHL - POS.
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Dr. Mihaela-Elena Rapolti's specialties are plastic surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). She has indicated that her clinical interests include microsurgery, cosmetic surgery, and breast reconstruction. Dr. Rapolti accepts United Healthcare Navigate, Cofinity, Coventry, and more. Dr. Rapolti (or staff) speaks the following languages: Romanian and French. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Wayne State University Physician Group (WSUPG) and McLaren Health Care.