Dr. Thomas David Willson, MD is a plastic surgeon in Columbia, MO specializing in plastic surgery. He graduated from Rush Medical College. Dr. Thomas David Willson, MD is affiliated with University of Missouri Health Care and THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI.
1 Hospital Drive
Columbia, MO
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1000 W Nifong Boulevard Building 2, Suite 200
Columbia, MO
One Hospital Drive
Columbia, MO 65212
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. Thomas David Willson, MD for Medicare patients.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas David Willson, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas David Willson, MD treated were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and diabetes.
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Dr. Thomas David Willson, MD graduated from Rush Medical College. He completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: Rush Medical College
Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery
Licensed In: Missouri
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Thomas David Willson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$635
Universal Mid Face $612 |
NA $23 |
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$135
NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $135 |
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$132
AlloDerm $132 |
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$109
BIOA Tissue Reinforcement $109 |
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$84
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$216
NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $50 |
Endoscopy Endocutters $40 |
V.A.C. DERMATAC $27 |
CMF $20 |
CONTINENCE AND CRITICAL CARE $16 |
Other $63 |
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Dr. Thomas Willson's specialty is plastic surgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Willson include cleft lip and palate, chest wall reconstruction, and nose reconstruction. He is professionally affiliated with the University of Missouri Health Care. According to University of Missouri Health Care, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Columbia, MO. Dr. Willson graduated from Rush Medical College and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
