Dr. Shawna Willey answers commonly asked questions about breast surgery, including how long a lumpectomy takes and mastectomy restrictions.
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VIDEO CHAPTERS:
1. Introduction (00:00)
2. What kind of breast surgeries do you do? (1:51)
3. Who are the best candidates for breast surgery? (2:52)
4. What criteria should I use when choosing the best breast surgeon? (3:27)
5. How long does a mastectomy with reconstruction take? (3:58)
6. How long does a lumpectomy take? (5:15)
7. What can I expect afterwards if I have a mastectomy with reconstruction? (5:36)
8. What should I expect after a lumpectomy? (6:59)
9. Are there any restrictions with a mastectomy? (8:10)
10. When can I go back to work after a mastectomy with reconstruction? (8:53)
11. When can I go back to work after a mastectomy with reconstruction if I have a DIEP Flap procedure or the surgeon has used tissue from another part of my body? (9:40)
12. When can I go back to work after a lumpectomy? (10:10)
13. What will my breasts look like after surgery? (11:16)
14. Will I have feeling in my breast after my mastectomy? (12:40)
15. After my mastectomy how can I reduce the chances of the cancer coming back? (13:24)
16. Will breast surgery interfere with my ability to breast feed later? (15:00)
17. How should I prepare for mastectomy with reconstruction? (15:49)
18. When will I be allowed to leave the hospital after my mastectomy? (17:19)
19. How should I prepare for discharge after a lumpectomy? (17:59)
20. What are some of the latest surgical techniques for breast cancer being offered at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital? (19:54)
21. What makes me a good candidate for the new nipple sparing surgery? (21:54)
22. Why should I choose MedStar Georgetown University Hospital for my mastectomy? (23:43)
23. If I'm diagnosed with breast cancer, what doctors and specialists am I likely to see? (25:02)
