Plastic Surgeon in New Orleans, LA
“If you want the
best, this is it.”
– Jamie, 5-Star Review
- Fellowship-trained in complex reconstructive microsurgery
- Advocate for breast cancer patients’ surgical rights
- Featured in Louisiana Health & Fitness Magazine
- Warm, patient-focused care in a comfortable, welcoming space
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Why New Orleans
Trusts Dr. Tandon
Patient-Centered Care
Providing exceptional care is paramount to our New Orleans practice. Our warm, friendly staff is genuinely invested in the health and well-being of our patients, and we strive to make each experience as comfortable as possible. We are here to provide the support, guidance, and care you need through every stage of your treatment.
Advanced Surgical Options
After a mastectomy, breast reconstruction can restore the shape, size, and symmetry of the breasts. Dr. Ravi Tandon can perform reconstruction immediately after a mastectomy or at a later date. You can also choose between implant or natural tissue (flap) reconstruction. He uses the most cutting-edge techniques and also offers nipple reconstruction and resensation to further enhance your results.
Life-Changing Results
Whether you need reconstructive or cosmetic surgery, Dr. Tandon combines expertise, training, and a personalized approach to achieve natural-looking outcomes that fit your frame. He works closely with each patient to understand their unique concerns and preferred outcome to develop a highly personalized treatment plan.
A Focus on
Breast Cancer Patients
Cancer and mastectomy can change a woman's body and life, and Dr. Tandon’s goal is to help women return to a sense of normalcy. Dr. Tandon was even personally involved in the passing of a state law that requires hospitals to inform breast cancer patients of their surgery options. Dr. Tandon works alongside other pioneers like oncology surgeon Alfred Colfry in the field of breast cancer care and reconstruction.
We’ll Be With You
Every Step
If you want to enhance or restore your appearance through plastic surgery, Dr. Tandon can help. While our focus is on breast surgery and reconstruction after mastectomy, Dr. Tandon is a board-certified reconstructive and cosmetic surgeon who can perform a wide range of breast, facial, and body contouring procedures.
Dr. Tandon combines a unique, highly aesthetic approach with his extensive training in DIEP flap and the latest reconstructive procedures to create natural-looking, long-lasting results for patients in New Orleans, LA, and throughout the country. We deliver care in a setting that feels like home, so your care is never cold and clinical.
If you’re ready to take the first step and learn more about what our team can do for you, we invite you to book a consultation at our Metairie office serving New Orleans and beyond.
Meet Dr. Ravi Tandon
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Biochemistry from the University of Oklahoma
- Received his medical degree from Vanderbilt University
- Completed a general surgery residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and a reconstructive microsurgery fellowship at the prestigious NYU Medical Center
- Consistently at the top of his class and earned numerous awards for his contributions to the field of plastic surgery
- Dedicated his practice primarily to breast reconstruction, with a strong focus on natural reconstructive techniques
- Works hand in hand with his patients’ oncology team for the most streamlined care
"With each patient, we aim to combine compassionate care with the latest techniques and surgical expertise. We understand the difficulties our patients are going through, both physically and mentally, and have made it our primary goal to help put our patients' minds at ease. We want to help them find hope and healing through this process.” — Dr. Tandon
Advanced Breast Reconstruction Techniques
Natural Breast Reconstruction
During a natural tissue breast reconstruction, Dr. Tandon will harvest tissue from another part of your body such as your abdomen, thighs, or buttocks to reconstruct a breast mound. By using your own tissue, Dr. Tandon can achieve the most natural-looking results with a minimized risk of complications. In some cases, he may also use fat grafting to gather excess fat through liposuction and transplant it to the breast for a more natural-looking shape. There are many techniques available, and our team will help you choose the best one for your goals.
Breast Reconstruction with Implants
If you prefer, you can also choose to restore size, symmetry, and shape to your breasts with implants. Breast reconstruction with implants can sometimes be performed at the same time as your mastectomy or over a two-stage process. To ensure the most aesthetic results and shortest possible recovery time, Dr. Tandon offers pre-pectoral placement. Our plastic surgeon can discuss the advantages and disadvantages of breast implants during your consultation at our practice serving New Orleans, LA.
Hybrid Breast Reconstruction
The best of both worlds, a hybrid reconstruction combines the look of natural breast reconstruction with the size and shape enhancement of breast implants. This breast reconstruction is perfect for women who want the natural look of a fat transfer but don't have enough excess tissue to reach their desired size. Dr. Tandon will perform a DIEP flap procedure to transfer excess tissue from your abdomen to your breasts before placing your implants. The results will leave you with larger, natural-looking, and more symmetrical breasts.
Delayed vs. Immediate
Breast Reconstruction
Although many women choose to undergo breast reconstruction at the same time or immediately after their mastectomy, other women can benefit from delayed reconstruction. Immediate reconstruction reduces the number of surgeries you need, so it can result in lower medical costs and reduced scarring. However, if you still need to undergo additional treatment, our plastic surgeon may recommend delaying your reconstruction until you are fully healthy.
Breast Asymmetry Surgery
If you underwent a mastectomy of one breast (unilateral mastectomy), you may be left with an asymmetrical bust. While most women have naturally asymmetrical breasts, differences in texture or aesthetics between your breasts can make you feel self-conscious. Dr. Tandon offers the most advanced techniques for the correction of asymmetrical breasts, including breast reduction, breast lift, breast augmentation, or fat grafting with liposuction. Whether you underwent reconstruction recently or not, Dr. Tandon can refine your results.
Nipple Reconstruction
If you did not undergo a nipple-sparing mastectomy, your breasts may feel incomplete following your reconstruction. Nipple reconstruction is a cosmetic surgery to restore a missing nipple, and it has many emotional and cosmetic benefits. Based on your cosmetic goals, Dr. Tandon will choose between the most advanced techniques including a skin flap, skin graft, nipple sharing, medical tattoo, or 3D areola tattoo. No matter which technique you choose, Dr. Tandon will personally design your surgery to produce highly aesthetic results.
Choosing a Breast Reconstruction Surgeon
When you are faced with a life-changing diagnosis like breast cancer, you want the best possible team on your side. Choosing a highly qualified breast reconstruction surgeon who combines surgical skill, attention to detail, and aesthetics is instrumental to the outcome of your surgery. We are confident in the level of experience and compassion that we offer patients. During your consultation at our New Orleans practice in Metairie, we encourage you to:
Understanding Your Insurance Options
Whether you undergo breast reconstruction immediately after a mastectomy or years later, your procedure should be covered by your health insurance. The Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 (WHCRA) requires group health plans that pay for a mastectomy to cover reconstructive surgery and any procedures you may need to restore the balance between the breasts. Our helpful office in Metairie can assist you through the process should you have questions.
