Plastic Surgeon Reveals the Truth About Breast Reconstruction & Insurance | Over 50 and Flourishing

This week, Dominique is joined by Dr. Evan Garfein, Chief of Plastic Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center and Professor of Surgery at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Together, they dive into one of the most important and often overlooked conversations in women’s health: breast cancer, mastectomy, identity, and the power of choice in reconstruction.

Dr. Garfein has dedicated his career to helping women restore both their bodies and confidence after breast cancer. With more than 60 peer-reviewed publications, three biomedical patents, and nearly a decade named in New York Magazine’s Best Doctors, he is not only a surgeon but an advocate. He helped author a New York State law requiring doctors to inform women of their right to reconstruction, a crucial step toward bridging healthcare inequality.

Chapters:
0:00 – Life After Breast Cancer
5:40 – How Breast Reconstruction Has Evolved Over Time
10:00 – The Power of Choice During Cancer
18:30 – Why You Need a Plastic Surgeon
23:00 – Time Dependent Reconstruction
25:52 – Advancements In Reconstruction
38:00 – Combining Cancer Care with Aesthetics
41:00 – Fighting for Access
45:30 – Why Information Is Empowerment
52:00 – What You Should Ask Before Surgery
55:30 – Always Get A Second Opinion
57:00 – Breast Implant Safety Concerns
59:20 – Implant Illness
1:01:00 – How Long Do Implants Last
1:05:00 – Dear Dominique

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