Dr. Philip Brazio, MD is a plastic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA specializing in plastic surgery. He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2009 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Philip Brazio, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai and CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION.
8635 W 3rd Street Medical Offices West, Suite 770W and Suite 990W
Los Angeles, CA 90048
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. Philip Brazio, MD for Medicare patients.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip Brazio, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Philip Brazio, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.
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Dr. Philip Brazio, MD graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2009. He completed residency at University of Maryland Medical Center. He is certified by the Surgery-General Surgery, American Board of Surgery Plastic Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery and has a state license in Maryland.
Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (2009)
Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center
Board Certification: Surgery-General Surgery, American Board of Surgery Plastic Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Licensed In: Maryland
Dr. Philip Brazio, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Philip Brazio, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Railroad Medicare, First Health PPO, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Humana, Cigna, Medi-Cal, Anthem, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, HealthSmart PPO, HealthSmart, Optima Health, First Health, Beech Street, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO, Gold Coast PPO, Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO, Blue Shield California HMO, Health Net MAH, Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH, CareMore HMO, Blue Shield California PPO, Medicare MCR, Blue Shield California MAH and CareMore MAH.
According to our sources, Dr. Philip Brazio, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Philip Brazio, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.79 out of 5 stars based on 125 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Philip Brazio, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Angeles, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Philip Brazio, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,591
AVANCE NERVE GRAFT $1,316 |
AxoGuard Nerve Protector $243 |
AxoGuard Nerve Connector $32 |
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$1,312
SIENTRA HIGH STRENGTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAST IMPLANT $1,042 |
SIENTRA HIGH STRENGTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAT IMPLANT $270 |
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$1,200
Cortiva Allograft Dermis $1,200 |
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$1,049
OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) $1,049 |
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$4,360
BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement $908 |
LOWER LEG GARMENT, DAYSPRING $499 |
NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $448 |
ENTRE $336 |
Dayspring $324 |
Other $1,844 |
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Dr. Philip Brazio is a plastic surgery specialist. He attended medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Cedars-Sinai. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Brazio's office in Los Angeles, CA.
