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.

Out-of-State Patient Guide: Financial Assistance

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Concerned about travel expenses?

Traveling to get the appropriate care can be daunting. Fortunately, there are non-profits, foundations, and funds available that may provide free travel or financial assistance. Financial support in other areas may also indirectly offset the costs for those who do not qualify for travel-and-lodging-specific resources.

Patient AirLift Services (PALS)

This nonprofit that arranges free flights for medical patients requiring medical diagnosis, treatment or follow-up who cannot afford or are unable to fly commercially. PALS also arranges volunteer flights for family members of patients as compassionate missions, to ensure patients have support when they are away from home for long periods of time.

SAMFund (Expect Miracles Foundation)

89 South Street, Suite 701 Boston, MA
Expect Miracle Foundation’s SAMFund provides critical financial resources to young adult cancer survivors twice a year through grants in two categories: Financial Assistance Grants and Family Building Grants.

Change Reaction Grant (Sharsheret)

(866) 474-2774
weinreich@sharsheret.org
Sharsheret offers a one-time financial grant, Change Reaction, that may be applied to housing and travel for care. Contact them to explore other financial assistance options.

Pink Fund

Patients who are currently undergoing breast cancer related treatment may be eligible for assistance with a wide range of expenses—including travel—via Pink Fund.

Corporate Angel Network (CAN)

Corporate Angel Network (CAN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps cancer patients access the best treatment by arranging free travel on corporate aircraft.

Additional Foundations That May Support Housing & Travel

PAN Foundation
Triage Cancer
Nancy’s List
CancerCare
Needy Meds