Dr. Tito L. Vasquez

Everyone's anatomy is definitely unique, and I tailor the surgery specifically to every individual. That being said, there is often unrealistic expectation that are difficult to meet, so I try to be as honest and educational as possible. The only way to know if you are an ideal candidate is a one-on-one consultation. Please call (203) 292-8119 to make an appointment.

IPL can stimulate your skin so that a temporary irritation, bumpiness, and even folliculitis that resembles acne, to occur. Continue post procedure precautions as directed by your provider. It may take 4-6 weeks to see beneficial signs of improvement.

I'm sorry for your loss. Definitely there is a challenge to perform a mastectomy with implants already in place, and then subsequently replacing them, but is a common option with many patients in the same situation as you. However, and insurance company generally will not reimburse a bilateral prophylactic mastectomy unless you have met certain criteria, including gene testing. My best advice is to come for a consultation to understand all that is involved.

Lasers a great option, but oftentimes tried and true procedures such as chemical peels can accomplish the same thing. It is best to have an in-person consultation so that your skin could be examined and have a discussion regarding advantages and disadvantages of different modalities.