Breast Reconstruction
Reconstruction of a breast that has been removed due to cancer or other disease is one of the most rewarding surgical procedures available today. New medical techniques and devices have made it possible for surgeons to create a breast that can come close in form and appearance to matching a natural breast.
What you should know prior to having your breast removed... Know your options.
Tissue Expansion
Tissue expansion is a relatively straightforward procedure that enables the body to "grow" extra skin for use in reconstructing almost any part of the body. A silicone balloon expander is inserted under the skin near the area to be repaired and then gradually filled with salt water over time, causing the skin to stretch and grow.
Scar Revision
Plastic surgeons can often improve the appearance of a scar, making it less obvious through the injection or application of certain steroid medications or through surgical procedures known as scar revisions.
Skin Cancer Surgery
In a majority of the cases, skin cancer develops from prolong unprotected exposure to sunlight. Common skin cancers include Melanoma, Basal Cell Carcinoma, and Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Some cases of skin cancer can develop from pigmented (darkly colored) moles which have been present for years. Dr. Chidyllo works in conjunction with other medical professionals to evaluate and treat your skin cancer. In a majority of the cases a dermatologist will perform a complete body scan for suspicious skin lesions. The dermatologist will usually perform a biopsy of any suspicious skin lesions if pertinent. If the diagnosis of skin cancer is confirmed on biopsy, the patient should seek a consultation with Dr. Chidyllo concerning evaluation for the definitive treatment of the skin cancer. Bring a copy of the final pathology report with you to the consultaton or have your dermatologist fax it to the office.
Maxillofacial / Craniofacial Surgery
As the Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Dr. Stephen Chidyllo works closely with the "Regional Trauma Center" which is active at this medical center. Dr. Chidyllo is often consulted by the trauma surgeons to evaluate and treat complicated facial, boney and jaw fractures sustained at the time of an accident.
Dr. Stephen Chidyllo of Central New Jersey Plastic Surgery is one of a few board certified New Jersey Plastic Surgeons who has completed training in both Plastic Surgery and Dentistry. After completion of his plastic surgery residency, Dr. Chidyllo has pursued additional fellowship training in the field of Cranio-Maxillofacial Reconstruction. This additional fellowship provided Dr. Chidyllo with the additional exposure and expertise to treat complex maxillofacial and craniofacial injuries. Dr. Chidyllo is a member of the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons.
