Why Experience, Precision, and Compassion Matter After Breast Cancer Surgery
Introduction — Restoring Confidence After Breast Cancer
For women facing breast cancer surgery, reconstruction is more than a physical restoration — it’s a renewal of confidence, wholeness, and identity. Choosing the right surgeon for that journey is crucial.
In Connecticut, patients seeking the best breast reconstruction surgeon often look for more than technical skill — they seek a physician who combines artistry, compassion, and experience across every reconstructive technique.
Dr. Shareef Jandali, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Trumbull, CT, has dedicated over 15 years to helping women rebuild their confidence after mastectomy or lumpectomy. As one of the region’s leading experts in microsurgical and implant-based breast reconstruction, he and his team provide personalized care grounded in safety, precision, and natural results.
“Dr. Jandali truly understands what breast cancer patients go through. My reconstruction looks and feels natural — I finally feel like myself again.”
— Laura M., Fairfield, CT
1. What Defines a Top Breast Reconstruction Surgeon
When searching for Connecticut’s top breast reconstruction surgeon, it’s essential to look beyond titles. The most qualified surgeons demonstrate excellence in three key areas:
1. Board Certification & Microsurgical Expertise
Only surgeons board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) have completed the rigorous, specialized training required to perform complex reconstructions safely.
Dr. Jandali’s microsurgical skill allows him to perform advanced flap procedures — such as DIEP flaps — which restore natural breast volume using a woman’s own tissue.
2. Surgical Volume & Experience
Experience directly correlates with outcomes. Dr. Jandali performs over 200 breast reconstructions annually, including both flap and implant-based techniques. High-volume expertise ensures consistent, reliable results with lower complication rates.
3. Compassionate, Personalized Care
Every patient’s diagnosis, anatomy, and goals are unique. Top surgeons listen first — tailoring each reconstruction plan to restore comfort, symmetry, and confidence.
2. Advanced Options in Breast Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction isn’t one-size-fits-all. The best surgeons offer a full range of procedures to match each patient’s needs and lifestyle.
DIEP Flap Reconstruction
The gold standard for natural reconstruction — using lower abdominal skin and fat (without sacrificing muscle) to create a soft, warm, living breast.
- Feels natural, ages with the body, and eliminates implant-related risks.
- Provides the added benefit of abdominal contouring, similar to a tummy tuck.
Implant-Based Reconstruction
Ideal for women who prefer a shorter operation or have limited donor tissue.
Dr. Jandali offers prepectoral implant placement (above the muscle) to minimize pain, animation deformity, and recovery time.
Hybrid or Fat Grafting Techniques
Fat transfer is often used to smooth contours, improve symmetry, and enhance the softness of reconstructed breasts — with or without implants.
Oncoplastic Reconstruction
Combines lumpectomy with immediate reshaping of the breast, preventing contour defects and achieving symmetry from the start.
3. When Breast Reconstruction Is Covered by Insurance
Under federal law (the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998), all insurance plans that cover mastectomy must also cover breast reconstruction — including procedures performed years or even decades later.
At Jandali Plastic Surgery, our team helps patients navigate the entire insurance process:
- Preauthorization and submission
- Letters of medical necessity
- Documentation of prior procedures or complications
- Appeals if needed
Insurance coverage typically includes:
- Immediate or delayed reconstruction
- Procedures on the opposite breast for symmetry
- Implant removal or revision
- DIEP flap and microsurgical procedures
“The staff handled all my insurance paperwork — I never had to worry about approvals or billing.”
— Nina W., Milford, CT
4. Why DIEP Flap Reconstruction Is a Signature Expertise
Dr. Jandali is part of The DIEP Group, a regional network of microsurgeons performing advanced autologous breast reconstruction across Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.
He performs DIEP flap procedures at Bridgeport Hospital and other Yale-affiliated facilities.
Benefits of DIEP Flap Reconstruction:
- No implants — uses your body’s natural tissue.
- No future implant exchanges or leakage risks.
- Warmer, softer, more natural results.
- Lifelong durability that adapts with body changes.
For patients who’ve had prior implant problems (capsular contracture, radiation effects, or implant recall), DIEP flaps provide a safe, permanent solution.
5. The Importance of Hospital-Based Surgical Care
Safety should never be compromised for convenience.
Top reconstructive surgeons perform their operations in fully accredited hospitals, ensuring access to board-certified anesthesiologists, sterile environments, and 24/7 medical support.
Dr. Jandali performs all breast reconstruction procedures at:
- Bridgeport Hospital (Yale New Haven Health)
- Park Avenue Medical Center (Yale affiliate)
- Norwalk Hospital
These facilities combine hospital-level safety with private, patient-centered recovery environments.
6. Real Patient Stories — Confidence Restored
“After my mastectomy, I was terrified to look in the mirror. Dr. Jandali gave me my confidence back. My results look so natural — I forget they’re reconstructed.”
— Heather S., Westport, CT
“He revised my old implant reconstruction after radiation damage. The difference is incredible — no pain, no tightness, just soft, natural results.”
— Michelle L., Stratford, CT
7. Why Connecticut Patients Choose Dr. Shareef Jandali
- Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Performs 200+ breast reconstructions every year
- Expert in DIEP flap microsurgery and implant reconstruction
- Hospital-based surgical care for maximum safety
- Hundreds of verified 5-star reviews
- 15+ years of surgical experience
- Personalized, compassionate follow-up care
Patients travel from across Connecticut — including Fairfield, Bridgeport, Westport, Norwalk, Shelton, Milford, Stratford, and New Haven — for his reconstructive expertise and meticulous, artistic results.
Conclusion — Excellence in Every Reconstruction
Your breast reconstruction journey deserves a surgeon who sees beyond surgery — someone who understands healing as both physical and emotional.
With over a decade of specialized experience, hundreds of successful reconstructions each year, and a reputation built on compassion, Dr. Shareef Jandali stands among the top breast reconstruction surgeons in Connecticut.
To learn your options or schedule a consultation, contact our office today.
Jandali Plastic Surgery
5520 Park Ave, Suite WP-2-300, Trumbull, CT 06611
203-374-0310
