Women & Infants breast surgeons are now certified in Hidden Scar Breast Surgery, an advanced technique that allows them to remove the cancer while preserving the physical appearance of the breast and hiding surgical scars.
Hidden Scar surgery is available for women needing a mastectomy or lumpectomy, but your surgeon does need to approve the procedure based on the size and location of your tumor, and the shape and size of your breasts. Generally, all women can consider Hidden Scar.
Based on the location of your tumor, your surgeon will determine whether to make the incision in your armpit, in the inframammary fold (the natural crease beneath your breast) or in the areola.
You can schedule an appointment to speak with one of our certified Hidden Scar surgeons by calling The Breast Health Center at (401) 453-7540.
Absolutely.
Yes.
No, breast surgeons receive advanced training from the manufacturer of the technology to use it in the operating room. After training and being supervised during surgery, they earn certification in Hidden Scar surgery.
No. Women & Infants is one of only two facilities in New England to offer surgeons certified in Hidden Scar surgery.
No.
No, there is no evidence that this type of surgery increases your chances of recurrence.
No, our surgeons can generally see a new patient within two to five days.
We understand that a woman’s breasts are very much a part of her identity and many women experience depression and the loss of self-confidence after breast cancer surgery. We are committed to helping the whole woman and believe that Hidden Scar surgery is an important way to remove the cancer while preserving the look of the breast.
Yes in some cases. It is more difficult in a man because they do not have an inframammary fold and they have smaller areolas.