Age: 50 Procedures: Breast Reconstruction I came to Dr. Tenenbaum following my diagnosis of Stage I invasive ductal carcinoma (breast cancer) found in my right breast. Dr. Tenenbaum thoroughly reviewed all of my options including a lumpectomy, single mastectomy and bilateral mastectomy. She reviewed every single advantage of all three surgeries as well as complications … Read more
Age: 59 Procedures: Breast Reduction I came to see Dr. Marissa Tenenbaum for a consultation on breast reduction due to back pain. When I spoke with Dr. Tenenbaum, she told me that I was a candidate for breast reduction surgery. Dr. Tenenbaum was recommended by another doctor. The complete process from consultation to surgery to … Read more
Age: 39 Procedures: Tissue Expander , Breast Implant Revision Surgery In April 2008, Lisa underwent a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy with Alloderm and tissue expanders. In July 2008, she had an implant exchange. My paternal grandmother died of breast cancer. My maternal grandmother died of an unknown disorder of cancer. My mother was diagnosed with breast … Read more
Age: 49 Procedures: Tummy Tuck , Upper-Eyelid Lift ,Lower-Eyelid Lift After the birth of my three children (including a set of twins) and losing over 80 pounds, not once but twice, I was left with a flap of skin on my tummy no exercise would be able to help. I also have my mother’s eyes … Read more
Age: 40 Procedures: Breast Reconstruction In October of 2011, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I literally thought my life was over! After talking with my surgeon, I decided to have a bilateral mastectomy. My breast surgeon, Dr. Margenthaler, recommended Dr. Tenenbaum to do my breast reconstruction. I saw Dr. Tenenbaum in consultation, and she … Read more
Breast Reconstruction My mom had a successful surgery with Dr. Marissa Tenenbaum, so I went to her for my mastectomy and reconstruction. The services were great, they were very professional, and I always felt very comfortable. My results are great. —Kristi, 38
Age: 59 Procedures: Laser-Services ,Chemical Peels Specifically, Barbara underwent laser resurfacing of the face, neck and chest. My family has a history of facial wrinkles and deep lines. I began noticing these effects in myself in my mid-forties. I tried facial creams, but the wrinkles just kept getting worse. My skin texture also was deteriorating … Read more
Age: 63 Procedures: DIEP Flap In January 2011, I saw Dr. Myckatyn to determine my prospects for a successful pedicled TRAM breast reconstruction. Because of the breast cancer lumpectomy I had previously undergone elsewhere, I had contracted a staph infection in 2007 and it had been necessary to remove my right breast. At my visit in January … Read more
Age: 55 Procedures: Tissue Expander , Augmentation-and-Lift Catherine underwent a breast reconstruction with silicone implants. In 2009, I was diagnosed with early-stage cancer in one breast after a routine mammogram. Because of the location of the tumor and micro-calcifications, a mastectomy was recommended. Regardless of what the rational side of my brain told me about … Read more
Breast Reconstruction Being diagnosed at age 39 with breast cancer was terrifying. Making the decision to have a double mastectomy was equally terrifying, although I knew in my heart I was making the right choice for me and my circumstances. I was referred to West County Plastic Surgeons by Dr. Julie Margenthaler. She recommended breast … Read more
