From DIEP Flap and TUG Flap procedures to lesser-known SHAEP and Stacked Flaps, we offer a range of natural tissue reconstruction and breast sensation restoration options. Whether you're interested in direct-to-implant or expander implant reconstruction, we are experienced in both prepectoral and subpectoral approaches. We perform a wide range of procedures, like conversion to prepectoral implants, flap revision, fat grafting, and surgery on the opposite breast, to improve your breast reconstruction. We offer surgical and non-surgical options, like 3-D tattoo, that allow our surgeons to create a natural appearing nipple as the final touch for your breast reconstruction. We help our patients understand the types of mastectomies available and how genetic information, like BRCA gene mutations, can factor into your decisions. We pioneered a unique and reliable abdominal wall reconstruction procedure to repair TRAM flap related hernias and contour deformities. We offer procedures to help prevent as well as ease lymphedema, a condition where limbs swell after lymph node removal. Radiation can be an important part of your breast cancer treatment. Learn how to coordinate it with your reconstructive timing and approach. For men facing mastectomy, we offer a variety of procedures including natural tissue flaps, fat grafting, and nipple reconstruction. Our team can help you navigate surgical options from facelift and browlift to necklift and eyelid rejuvenation. Non-surgical facial rejuvenation options include Botox, fillers, laser peels, and chemical peels. In addition to nose-reshaping, our surgeons perform procedures that can alleviate breathing difficulties associated with deviated septum and internal nasal blockages. We’re experts in cosmetic breast procedures, including augmentation with fat grafting, implant augmentation, reduction, and lift. Liposuction, abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, and butt augmentation can all reshape the body to improve your appearance. We offer brachioplasty, or arm lift, and thigh lift to transform your extremities. Enjoy body sculpting and facial rejuvenation treatments like CoolSculpting, IPL, Microneedle Skin Tightening, and more administered by our Aesthetician. Oncoplastic procedures like oncoplastic closure, reduction and lift, and local tissue flaps for volume loss preserve breast shape after a lumpectomy. A systematic approach to post mastectomy pain. Specialized tattooing and micro-needling can help create or refine nipple reconstruction, manage scars, and more. Tattooing can create permanent makeup, improve the appearance of hair density, and more.

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Celeste Rivera, Ph.D

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Dr. Celeste Rivera is an accomplished clinical psychologist and board-certified executive coach with over two decades of experience helping individuals in her private practice. Known for her warm and empathetic style, her expertise spans psychotherapy, executive coaching, and workshop facilitation.

In her role as the Clinical Director of the Patient Empowerment Program she will bring her deep clinical insight and her integrative approach to care to help our patients reconnect with their inner strength, manage the psychological impact of medical treatments, and navigate the changes that the diagnosis of cancer has brought to their lives. Deeply attuned to the complexities of survivorship, Dr. Rivera’s approach integrates evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a profound understanding of the resilience needed to thrive beyond diagnosis and treatment.

Born and raised in the Caribbean, Dr. Rivera earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Puerto Rico. Her clinical training brought her to New York City where she completed her Clinical Internship at NYU Medical Center/Bellevue Hospital Clinical Internship Program, more than 20 years ago. After her graduation, she held clinical positions at NYU Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital where she was also Clinical Supervisor and Instructor before moving to her private practice. She has honed her skills across diverse settings, addressing a wide range of psychological needs, which uniquely positions her to support individuals coping with the complexities of survivorship. Dr. Rivera is also a dynamic speaker and facilitator. She has taught and facilitated workshops on the themes of holistic health, wellness, stress management and resilience.

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