Oncoplastic Surgery | FAQ

Breast surgical oncologist Dr. Bonnie Sun and plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Michele Manahan answer frequently asked questions on oncoplastic surgery. Questions include what oncoplastic surgery is, who are candidates, how much if any damage is there, and what recovery looks like.

0:04 What benefits does oncoplastic surgery provide patients?
1:22 What is oncoplastic surgery?
2:18 Who is a candidate for oncoplastic surgery?
3:03 How is oncoplastic surgery performed?
3:58 Although damage or deformity is reduced, how much damage can there still be?
5:17 What does oncoplastic surgery recovery look like?
6:04 What can you expect in terms of appearance after oncoplastic surgery?
7:36 Is oncoplastic surgery covered by insurance?