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Dr. Japjit Kaur Green, MD is a pediatric plastic surgeon in Seattle, WA specializing in pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery. She graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Japjit Kaur Green, MD is affiliated with Providence, Swedish and Swedish Plastics and Aesthetics.
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.
Dr. Japjit Kaur Green, MD graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine. She completed residency at Ohio State University Medical Center. She has a state license in Washington.
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine
Residency: Ohio State University Medical Center
Licensed In: Washington
Dr. Japjit Kaur Green, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Aetna PPO, Cigna PPO, HCSC HealthSpring Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO, Health Smart PPO, Wellpoint Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Regence BlueShield Of Washington TRIWEST, Wellpoint Medicaid, Humana Medicaid, United Healthcare Medicaid, United Behavioral Health PPO, United Healthcare PPO, Providence Health Plan PPO, Humana HMO, First Health-Coventry PPO, Kaiser Medicare Advantage, Molina Medicare Advantage, Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO, Carelon PPO, Regence BlueShield Of Washington PPO, Ambetter Cascade Select, Premera, Evernorth PPO, Seven Corners, First Choice PPO, Health Net Tricare, Pacific Medical Center TRICARE, Ambetter Casecade Select and Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Japjit Kaur Green, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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Dr. Green is a reconstructive plastic surgery physician based in Seattle, Washington. Is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes through meticulous technique and compassionate care. Through attentive listening and open dialogue, she helps patients understand their health and feel confident in their care. Dr.
