Why choose Geisinger for breast surgery?
Whether you need surgery for breast cancer or another condition, your breast surgery team is here with you. From the first appointment through recovery, specialty-trained breast surgeons, advanced practitioners, radiologists, nurse navigators and others are all focused on treating you with the right approach.
This standard of care has been recognized by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) for more than 10 years. So when you’re at Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center or Geisinger Community Medical Center, you know your treatment meets the highest standards at every step.
And through clinical trials and unique programs like the MyCode® Community Health Initiative, you can access new treatments and genetic insights that aren’t available anywhere else.
Treatments and procedures we offer
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FAQs
What’s breast surgery?
What’s the difference between reconstructive and cosmetic breast surgery?
Reconstructive breast surgery involves removing part of or the entire breast and rebuilding it through a surgical procedure. Breast reconstruction is typically used after a partial or total mastectomy and can include:
- Temporary expanders
- Breast implants
- Autologous tissue reconstruction (which uses your own tissue)
- Nipple-areola reconstruction
Cosmetic breast surgery is an elective procedure that changes the look and feel of your breasts. Types of cosmetic breast surgery include:
- Breast augmentation
- Breast lift
- Breast reduction
What are common breast cancer symptoms?
Lumps are just one sign of breast cancer. Early symptoms can also include skin changes (dimpling, redness, puckering), swelling, warmth, nipple discharge, an inverted nipple or other changes in your breast or armpit. These symptoms don’t always mean breast cancer, but they’re worth talking about with your doctor.
Breast surgery at Geisinger
Your team is here with you throughout your diagnosis, treatment and post-operative care. They offer:
- The expertise you need: Many of our breast surgeons have completed fellowship training in specific types of surgery. They’ve cared for patients at every stage and age, and their focus is on delivering care that’s right for you.
- Leading-edge clinical trials: Cancer research and clinical trials give you access to new treatments before they become widely available, and participating may help you get better even if standard approaches haven’t worked.
- Genetic testing and counseling programs: Programs like MyCode are only available at Geisinger. Being part of MyCode lets you contribute to genetic research, and participating may give you information about your own genetic risks.