Hidden Scar

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Breast Cancer Treatment Surgeon Knoxville, TN
Breast Cancer Treatment Surgeon Knoxville, TN
Breast Cancer Treatment Surgeon Knoxville, TN

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What is Hidden Scar Surgery?

Hidden Scar Breast Cancer Surgery is an advanced approach to removing breast cancer. We pride ourselves on providing our patients with the most advanced surgical options in breast cancer surgery. Our surgeons are trained in advanced surgical techniques, and together, our goal is to give you the best surgical treatment and experience.

Breast cancer can be surgically removed with a mastectomy procedure (your surgeon will remove all of your breast tissue) or a lumpectomy procedure (your surgeon will remove only part of your breast tissue). With a Hidden Scar Approach, our surgeons place your incision in a location that is hard to see, so that the scar is not visible when your incision heals. As a result, you have little to no visible reminder of the surgery or your cancer.

The Hidden Scar approach can be performed for a nipple sparing mastectomy or a lumpectomy procedure. Patients who undergo the Hidden Scar approach do not have a higher risk of cancer recurrence than patients who undergo any other type of technique1. You may qualify for Hidden Scar Breast Cancer Surgery based on the size and location of your tumor, your breast shape, and your breast size. Ask us if you are a candidate for a Hidden Scar Breast Cancer Surgery by calling Dr. Margulies at 865-692-1610 to schedule a consultation. Want more information on Hidden Scar Breast Cancer Surgery?

"Not only do I not have to look at scars that make me feel embarrassed, but my husband can look at me and not even notice that I had surgery."

Hidden Scar Procedures

With a Hidden Scar Procedure, your surgeon will place your incision in a location that is hard to see, so that the scar is not visible when your incision heals. As a result, you have little to no visible reminder of the surgery or your cancer.

We provide patients with Hidden Scar Lumpectomy and Hidden Scar Nipple Sparing Mastectomy procedures. Dr. Margulies has been extensively trained in these Hidden Scar procedures to ensure that you have the best surgical outcome.

Hidden Scar Lumpectomy

In a lumpectomy procedure, your surgeon will remove a breast cancer tumor and a small portion of healthy tissue surrounding the tumor but will save the majority of the breast including the nipple area.

A lumpectomy can be performed as a Hidden Scar procedure. This means that the incision is made in a place that is hard to see. There are three different locations for a lumpectomy incision that make the scar less visible:

  • Inframammary Fold: The natural crease beneath the breast
  • Periareolar: Along the edges of the areola
  • Axilla: In the armpit, usually hidden in a natural fold

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What our patients are saying

“Dr. Margulies is absolutely magic! You can hardly see my scar from my partial mastectomy! His staff is so friendly! So love him and his staff!”

Tina B.

“He is truly a blessing. I can't imagine going to anyone else. His wife and staff are amazing also. Always kind. But he goes beyond. He explains everything and takes the time to put what he is saying on a board so you can actually see it.”

Meredith D.

“Is it possible to actually enjoy a trip to the doctor, even if under unpleasant circumstances? Yes!!! Dr. Margulies, Lisa and Leslie are so friendly and competent that the whole experience is positive. Dr. Margulies is an excellent surgeon.”

Holly R.

“I wanted to take a moment and say how thankful I am for you and your team. What may seem like an ordinary day for you removing an inflamed appendix was a life saving surgery for me.”

Jon S.

“Can’t say enough good things. He’s a brilliant surgeon (scars almost invisible) and such a kind man. He really knows how to talk to women and more importantly listen. He deserves a million stars!”

J. Grant

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