[ Our Impact • As of June 30, 2026 ]
Where support
becomes possibility.
More than a decade of patient assistance reveals the real-world financial and practical barriers that can stand between a treatment decision and the ability to complete it.
[ The Need Behind the Numbers ]
Assistance directed where financial barriers are greatest
Among applicants reporting household income, more than 70% had annual household incomes below $50,000.
These figures demonstrate how the indirect costs of reconstruction can create substantial barriers to care. Breastoration carefully screens each application so limited resources reach eligible patients with the greatest financial need.
[ Household Income Profile ]
Financial need in clear perspective
Income information was reported for 485 applicants; 14 additional records were listed as unknown.
[ Patient Assistance by Category ]
Protecting income, housing, and everyday stability
71%
Financial barriers affect treatment choices.
Nearly three out of four applicants who reported their income live in households earning less than $50,000 annually—underscoring the importance of practical support during breast reconstruction.
Based on available applicant income data.
[ Statewide Reach ]
Supporting patients across Louisiana
Breastoration has assisted patients in communities across 26 Louisiana parishes, while its mission extends to eligible patients throughout the state.
418*
Patients Assisted
86
Referring Physicians
26
Louisiana parishes
38
Hospitals & surgery centers
*Non-LA residents received limited funding for advanced reconstruction procedures not offered in their state of residence. These travel grants remain primarily funded by the ASPS Plastic Surgery Foundation.
“Every woman facing mastectomy deserves information, options, and the freedom to choose what is right for her.”
- BREASTORATION
[ Turn Evidence Into Action ]
Help remove the barriers behind the numbers.
Your support helps patients protect their financial stability and complete medically necessary breast reconstruction.