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Dr. Emily Spackman Andersen, MD is a plastic surgeon in Houston, TX specializing in plastic surgery. Dr. Emily Spackman Andersen, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist, PHYSICIANS REFERRAL SERVICE and Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital.
Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital
Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital
Breast Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction is surgery to restore the appearance of the breast, usually after a mastectomy. The choice of how to proceed after the removal of a breast is a deeply personal one, with some women opting to wear a prosthetic form in a bra, and others choosing to embrace their new breastless form as a reminder of their strength and survival. Those options are perfectly acceptable, but many women feel most comfortable with their missing breast tissue surgically replaced. Breast reconstruction can be part of a patient's return to normal after experiencing breast cancer.
There are a few different methods used to create the round shape of the breast on the chest. A flap of fat, skin, and muscle can be taken from the side, abdomen or buttock and implanted on the chest to create a breast from the patient's own tissue. Alternatively, the skin over the chest may be gradually stretched to allow for the placement of an implant. Stretching of the skin is done using expanders, which are similar to breast implants, except they increase in size when saltwater solution is injected into them. Many women also choose to combine the flap procedure with implant placement to achieve their desired result. Once the new breast shape is formed, a nipple can be created and even tattooed to match the other side.
Reconstruction may be done in a single surgery or broken up into multiple procedures:
Breast reconstruction is not perfect. The two breasts may not always look exactly identical, although they will be close. There may be small scars, and a loss of sensation in the reconstructed breast. A reconstructed breast will not produce milk, so patients may have trouble breastfeeding. Still, reconstruction is a great option for women who want that part of their appearance back.
She completed residency at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Texas.
Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals (2024)
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Emily Spackman Andersen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Emily Spackman Andersen, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Open Access, Aetna Signature Administrators, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Three Rivers Provider Network, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Choice POS, Aetna Workers' Compensation, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, Medicare, Molina Healthcare, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Aetna Common Spirit Health KelseyCare, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430, TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006, Olympus Managed Care (International), Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice, Aetna International, Aetna Health Network, Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice, GeoBlue, Blue Essentials Access, Blue Edge, BCBS PPO Wespath, Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN), TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003, Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network, TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003, Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan, Aetna Premier Care Network, TRS-Care Standard Group 485000, TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005, Blue Essentials, Aetna Signature Administrators TX Annual Conf of UMC, TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002, Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001, Aetna Transplant, TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002, Aetna Student Health, Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits, TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001, TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000 and Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2.
According to our sources, Dr. Emily Spackman Andersen, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Emily Spackman Andersen, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Emily Spackman Andersen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.
Dr. Emily Andersen practices plastic surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Andersen include cancer, lymphedema, and cosmetic surgery. She accepts Trustmark, Aetna EPO, Blue California, and more. Dr. Andersen completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Dr. Andersen is professionally affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. Doctor.com reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Houston, TX.
