Reconstructive surgery

Drs. Venzara and Bashore are Central Florida’s experts at reconstructive surgery

Dr. Frank X. Venzara and Dr. Robert L. Bashore of Brevard Surgical Center offer a variety of reconstructive surgical procedures. They are providers for many different insurance carriers and hold privileges at several Central Florida hospitals and offsite surgery centers. Appointments are available on a referral basis or by calling the office after you have checked your insurance policy to see if we are a preferred provider.

Breast reconstruction is typically performed after mastectomy in some breast cancer patients. Reconstruction is an involved process that takes time to achieve the best cosmetic result possible. Typically after the breast tissue is removed by a general surgeon, the breast reconstruction takes place as either an immediate or delayed sub type. In the immediate breast reconstruction patient, the plastic surgeon places a tissue expander at the time of mastectomy. In the delayed reconstruction patient, the tissue expander is placed after the patient has healed some time after the mastectomy.

The tissue expander is filled with fluid weekly to achieve a pocket for the permanent implant to be placed. This process can take up to several months. When the pocket has formed the permanent implant is then placed. At times nipple reconstruction is performed as well. For more information you can visit the American Society of Plastic Surgery at www.plasticsurgery.org.

The experts at Brevard Surgical Center provide surgical procedures for all types of cancerous and non-cancerous lesions. Utilizing our skills as plastic surgeons with a referral from your primary doctor or dermatologist, we will gladly evaluate and review your surgical needs. If you have any other suspect lesions on your body or face, please check with your insurance company if we are a preferred provider. We currently accept Health-First, Aetna, Cigna, and limited Medicare patients. If you are unsure, please call your insurance provider.

Although most often considered a cosmetic surgery, breast reduction surgery is sometimes considered a reconstructive surgery if the breast size causes significant medical problems. Refer to the cosmetic surgery headings for more information.

Dr. Venzara and Bashore provide facial trauma and difficult wound reconstruction surgical services on a limited basis in association with area hospitals and local physicians.

Let the experts at Brevard Surgical Center evaluate your scars. There is a $100 fee due at the time of the visit if you are referred by an attorney. Scar care often is deemed cosmetic by insurance carriers and you would be responsible for our basic consultation fee of $25 dollars to have the scar evaluated. There are many treatment options available for many scars including, but not limited to, surgical excision, laser therapies, and steroid injections.