Breast Reconstruction Fairfield County, CT

Rebuild What Cancer Took From You

Breast reconstruction surgery in Fairfield County, CT, performed by a Yale-trained, board-certified plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience restoring real results for real women.

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Consultations are a conversation with Dr. Kim himself. Private, unhurried, no pressure.

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Why patients trust us

Credentials That Actually Matter

Yale School of Medicine Graduate

Dr. CS Kim earned his medical degree from Yale and completed his residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital — the highest surgical training Connecticut offers.

Board Certified by ABPS

Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons requires six-plus years of surgical training and rigorous examination — not every surgeon has it.

Joint Commission Accredited Facility

Our Fairfield County surgical facility meets the same national safety standards as major hospital systems — so your procedure happens in a verified, safe environment.

Thirty-Plus Years of Surgical Experience

Over three decades of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery experience means Dr. CS Kim has seen and handled virtually every surgical scenario imaginable.

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What Breast Reconstruction Actually Involves

Breast reconstruction is a surgical procedure that rebuilds one or both breasts following a mastectomy, lumpectomy, or to correct a congenital deformity. It is not a one-size-fits-all solution — the right approach depends on your body, your cancer treatment history, and what matters most to you.

We offer both implant-based reconstruction and flap-based reconstruction. Flap techniques use your own tissue — either from the lower abdomen through the TRAM flap, or from the back through the Latissimus muscle flap — to rebuild the breast mound naturally. Surgery typically ranges from one to six hours depending on the complexity of the procedure and whether reconstruction is performed on one or both sides.

The goal is straightforward: you should look and feel like yourself again. Not like someone who had surgery.

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What You Can Expect From Reconstruction

Whether you’re considering reconstruction now or years after your mastectomy, the right plan can restore far more than appearance.

You have the option of immediate reconstruction at the time of mastectomy or delayed reconstruction months or years later — the window does not close.
Implant-based reconstruction typically involves a recovery of four to six weeks before returning to normal activities.
Flap-based reconstruction uses your own tissue, which many patients find produces a more natural feel and long-term result.
Federal law — the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act — requires most insurance plans to cover breast reconstruction after mastectomy, including symmetry procedures on the other breast.
Both immediate and delayed reconstruction can be coordinated around your chemotherapy or radiation schedule so cancer treatment is never compromised.
Reconstruction can also address congenital breast deformities, not just post-cancer cases — more women qualify than most people realize.

No pressure, just answers

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Post Mastectomy Reconstruction Fairfield County, CT

Connecticut Has the Second-Highest Breast Cancer Rate in the Nation

Connecticut’s female breast cancer incidence rate is considerably above the U.S. average of 122.7 per 100,000 women, and Fairfield County, CT has been specifically identified by the Susan G. Komen Foundation as a county with elevated rates. This is the community we practice in. It is the reason breast reconstruction is not a peripheral service here — it is a core part of what we do.

Women throughout Fairfield County, CT — from Greenwich and Darien along the I-95 corridor to Ridgefield and Danbury off Route 7 and I-84 — deserve access to a reconstructive surgeon who has the training, experience, and facility to do this procedure well. Dr. CS Kim trained at Yale and has spent more than 30 years building this practice right here in Connecticut. No one in this market carries that combination.

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Implant or Flap — Here Is the Honest Difference

Implant-based reconstruction is the more common choice — it accounts for roughly three-quarters of all breast reconstructions performed in the U.S. It typically involves a tissue expander placed at the time of mastectomy, followed by a permanent implant in a second procedure. Recovery is generally shorter, and the surgical complexity is lower than flap-based approaches.

Flap reconstruction — using the TRAM flap from the abdomen or the Latissimus flap from the back — uses your own living tissue to rebuild the breast. It tends to produce results that feel more natural over time, and research from a large-scale survey of over 2,000 women found that patient satisfaction is generally higher with autologous reconstruction than with implants. The tradeoff is a longer recovery: typically a hospital stay of two to five days and three to six months before returning to all normal activities.

Neither option is universally better. The right choice depends on your anatomy, your cancer treatment plan, and your personal priorities. That conversation starts at your consultation.

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From First Appointment to Final Result

Your Private Consultation

We review your medical history, discuss your reconstruction options, and answer every question — no rushing, no pressure.

Coordinated Surgical Planning

We work alongside your oncology and breast surgery team to time reconstruction around your cancer treatment, whether immediate or delayed.

Surgery and Ongoing Recovery

Reconstruction is performed in our Joint Commission Accredited Fairfield County facility, with follow-up care designed around your recovery timeline and goals.

See the results for yourself

Real, consented patient results in our before & after gallery.

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Common questions

Answers before you ask

Is breast reconstruction covered by my health insurance plan?

In most cases, yes — and this is not a gray area. The Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 is a federal law that requires group health insurance plans covering mastectomy to also cover breast reconstruction. That coverage includes all stages of reconstruction on the affected breast, surgery on the other breast to achieve symmetry, prostheses, and treatment of physical complications including lymphedema. The coverage applies whether you choose immediate reconstruction at the time of mastectomy or delayed reconstruction years later. If you are unsure what your specific plan covers, we can help you work through those questions before your procedure.

Do I have to decide about reconstruction before my mastectomy?

No. This is one of the most common misconceptions we hear. Reconstruction can be performed at the same time as your mastectomy — called immediate reconstruction — or it can be done weeks, months, or even years afterward. There is no deadline that closes your options. Some women prefer to focus on cancer treatment first and revisit reconstruction later when they feel ready. Others want to move forward immediately. Both are valid paths, and both are available to you. The most important thing is that the decision is yours to make on your own timeline, not one forced by circumstance.

Will reconstruction interfere with my chemotherapy or radiation treatment?

Not necessarily — but timing matters, and it requires coordination. Immediate reconstruction is often possible without delaying cancer treatment when planned carefully alongside your oncology team. In some cases, particularly when radiation is part of the treatment plan, your breast surgeon and oncologist may recommend delayed reconstruction to allow the tissue to stabilize first. We work directly with your cancer care team to make sure reconstruction fits around your treatment, not the other way around. Patients in Fairfield County, CT being treated at Stamford Health, Greenwich Hospital, or Yale New Haven Health can expect that kind of coordinated approach from our practice.

Can I have breast reconstruction if my mastectomy was years ago?

Yes. Delayed reconstruction is a well-established option, and many women who had mastectomies years ago — sometimes decades ago — successfully undergo reconstruction later in life. The procedure may be slightly more involved depending on how the tissue has changed over time, but it is absolutely achievable. If you had a mastectomy and never pursued reconstruction, or if you pursued it and are unhappy with the results, a consultation will give you a clear picture of what is possible now. You have not missed your window.

What is the difference between a TRAM flap and a Latissimus flap reconstruction?

Both are autologous reconstruction techniques, meaning they use your own tissue rather than an implant. The TRAM flap uses skin, fat, and muscle from your lower abdomen to rebuild the breast mound — similar tissue to what a DIEP flap uses, though the specific muscle involvement differs. The Latissimus flap uses muscle and tissue from your upper back. Each has its own set of advantages depending on your body type, the amount of tissue available, and your overall health. The TRAM flap is one of the more established techniques and can produce very natural-looking results. The Latissimus flap is often used in combination with an implant when there is not enough abdominal tissue available. Dr. CS Kim will walk you through which approach makes the most sense for your anatomy during your consultation.

How do I know if a surgeon is actually qualified to perform breast reconstruction?

Board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons is the baseline — and it is worth verifying directly, because the term “board certified” is sometimes used loosely in this field. ABPS certification requires at least six years of surgical training after medical school, including a minimum of three years in a plastic surgery residency, plus written and oral examinations. Beyond that, you want a surgeon with specific experience in breast reconstruction — not just general cosmetic surgery. Ask how many reconstructions they perform, what techniques they offer, and whether you can see before-and-after photos from reconstruction patients specifically. Dr. CS Kim is ABPS board certified, trained at Yale School of Medicine, and has been performing reconstructive surgery in Fairfield County, CT for over 30 years.

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