Dr. Bucky Volunteers for BRAVE

August 23, 2018

While internationally renowned for his exemplary skills and outstanding results in plastic surgery, Louis P. Bucky, MD, FACS is also committed to helping to improve access for patients in need of restorative and reconstructive surgical care. Dr. Bucky recently worked with the Breast Restoration AdVocacy and Education (BRAVE) Coalition Foundation to provide surgery for a patient suffering with a congenital breast deformity. BRAVE is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing women in need of breast restoration with the empowerment and education to attain care. BRAVE primarily works with women in recovery from cancer, but also emphasizes the need for advocacy for patients with congenital breast deformities.

The 21-year-old patient had a tubular breast deformity that caused her profound psychological distress. This condition, which is also called tuberous breasts or breast hypoplasia, causes breasts to develop in an irregular, misshapen and asymmetrical manner. When BRAVE reached out to Dr. Bucky for help, he did not hesitate to volunteer his services to help restore a sense of well-being and confidence to the young patient who had suffered bullying as a result of her condition.

Dr. Bucky donated his time and expertise to perform restorative breast surgery with the necessary implants donated by Allergan Medical. The patient is grateful for the life-changing procedure that she says has allowed her to “feel whole as a woman.” When Dr. Bucky reflects on his role in empowering a patient to overcome a congenital condition he says, “It’s incredibly rewarding to play an impactful role in her journey to restore the happiness and comfort she deserves.”

For more details on Dr. Bucky’s work with the BRAVE Coalition, read the full press release. If you have any questions about breast reconstruction surgery or other breast procedures offered by Dr. Bucky, please contact our office.