Is
there a delay in obtaining an appointment?
No. Breast complaints are
treated as semi-emergencies and patients can obtain prompt appointments.
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Is
the doctor in my insurance plan?
Dr. Seltzer is not a
participating doctor in the plans. Most patients have good benefits out
of system that will reimburse them in part for services.
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Who
will do my operation if needed?
Dr. Seltzer will perform all
operations.
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Will
I speak to an anesthesiologist before my operation?
You will meet with your
anesthesiologist a few minutes before a same day surgical procedure. For
major operations performed at the St. Barnabas Medical Center the
anesthesiologist will either call you the day before the operation or
meet with you a short while before the operation.
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Will
it hurt if a wire is placed in my breast for the operation?
The radiologist will give a
local anesthetic before the procedure and discomfort is usually slight.
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Where
will my operation be performed?
Almost all operations are at
the St. Barnabas Ambulatory Surgery Center in the same building as our
office. Operations are done at the St. Barnabas Medical Center
(Hospital) when a mastectomy is required or the patient has serious
medical conditions.
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After a
breast biopsy in the operating room:
How
long do I wear a bra for 24 hours per day?
Usually 2 or 3 days.
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Will
there be bruising?
The breast will have areas
of black and blue that resolve in 1 to 2 weeks.
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Does
Cocoa Butter or other salves help the scar?
Not really, but there is no
objection to their use after the paper tapes are removed from the
incision.
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When
can I exercise?
Vigorous shaking of the
breast as in walking, aerobics, or jogging is prohibited for
approximately 10 days after the procedure. Swimming is restricted until
after the tapes on the incision are removed.
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How
long for healing?
The final cosmetic
appearance will not be evident for six months to a year. Six weeks after
the operation the scar has 95 % of its strength. It is not uncommon to
experience itching during the healing process.
