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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 51 MIN

Dr. Scott Sullivan with Center for Restorative Breast Surgery: The Microsurgery Pioneer Who Helped Revolutionize DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction

from Still I Rise Podcast · host Lisa McKenzie, Founder of You Night Events

Send us Fan MailToday’s guest is Dr. Scott Sullivan, a world-renowned reconstructive microsurgeon at the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery and one of the leading experts in DIEP flap breast reconstruction and microsurgical breast reconstruction after mastectomy.Dr. Sullivan has helped advance and refine the groundbreaking DIEP flap procedure, a highly specialized form of breast reconstruction that uses a woman's own tissue to restore the breast after breast cancer surgery. His work has helped change the standard of care for women seeking natural breast reconstruction after mastectomy, giving thousands of breast cancer survivors the opportunity to reclaim not only their bodies but also their confidence, dignity, and quality of life.But Dr. Sullivan's impact extends far beyond the operating room.For more than a decade, he has been a dedicated supporter of You Night Empowering Events, a nonprofit organization focused on emotional healing after breast cancer. As one of our earliest sponsors, advisory board members, and champions, his generosity has helped hundreds of women find support, sisterhood, empowerment, and hope during their cancer journeys.Dr. Sullivan also played a pivotal role in helping launch the ScART Program, an innovative healing arts initiative that encourages breast cancer survivors to transform their scars into powerful works of art and personal stories of resilience. Today, the ScART Program has touched the lives of thousands of cancer survivors across the country.While Dr. Sullivan is internationally recognized for his expertise in breast reconstruction surgery, microsurgery, DIEP flap reconstruction, and breast cancer recovery, those who know him best admire something even greater—his compassion. Patients trust him. Families love him. Colleagues respect him. His kindness, humility, and commitment to restoring hope have made him one of the most beloved figures in the breast cancer community.It is my great honor to welcome an extraordinary physician, innovator in restorative breast surgery, advocate for breast cancer survivors, and a truly remarkable human being—Dr. Scott Sullivan.Dr. Scott Sullivan  #Center for Restorative Breast Surgery  #DIEP Flap Reconstruction #Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy #Breast Cancer Survivor #Breast Cancer Recovery #Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction #Natural Breast Reconstruction #Emotional Healing After Breast Cancer #Breast Cancer Podcast #You Night Empowering Events #ScART Program #Cancer Survivor Support #Reconstructive Microsurgery #Breast Cancer Resources #Dr. Scott SullivanSupport the showStill I Rise features stories from You Night's STORY CRAFTING COMMUNITY.  To read additional stories, visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/YouNightStories.  Would you like to participate in a 6-week Story Crafting small group experience so that you can share your story?  Write to us at [email protected]

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