The Image Recovery Center® is a comprehensive hospital-based appearance enhancement program available to cancer patients. Image Recovery is an integral part of oncology treatment services at Alegent Health and is designed to help patients prepare for appearance changes they will experience due to chemotherapy, radiation therapy or surgery. The Image Recovery Center is staffed by clinically trained cosmetologists who understand the side effects associated with cancer treatment.
Clinically Trained
The Image Recovery Center at Alegent Health is rooted in medical science, our clinical cosmetologists, certified breast fitters and massage therapists have been trained to provide services especially for oncology patients. More importantly, they can be a comforting voice of experience at a very vulnerable time.
What to Expect
How the hair, skin and nails are affected varies depending on the type of cancer and the therapy being administered. At your initial consultation, which is free of charge, we’ll help you develop a comprehensive image plan designed around your goals. Because this can be such a stressful time, our services are provided in a spa like setting that is peaceful and relaxing.
Products
Aromatherapy
Makeup
Hand and nail products
Mastectomy-related products
Oral hygiene and skin care products
Wigs, head coverings and hats
Books and music
Hair Services & Wigs For cancer patients who are presently undergoing cancer treatment, we provide haircuts, styling and specialized services that include scalp and hair conditioning treatments. Clinically trained cosmetologists are there to help address hair loss.
Wigs and accessories
Throughout
the course of the year we are fortunate to receive many private gifts, memorials
and grant gifts from organizations such as the Susan
G. Komen for the Cure.
Mastectomy Products
State-of-the-art post-mastectomy, lumpectomy and reconstruction products
Post-surgical garments, bras, prostheses (breast forms), swimwear and intimate
apparel
Specialty Services & Packages
Corrective and hydrating facials
Makeup applications
Therapeutic manicures and pedicures
Massage therapy
Massage
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) sees the use of massage for people with cancer as a safe and good practice. At Alegent Health, our massage therapy is an important component of our Image Recovery Center, helping patients heal their spirits and cope with the illness by addressing temporary and long-term physical changes.
Massage can do several helpful things for you:
Relax muscles
Increase your circulation
Help you sleep better
Help your overall well-being
Give you a connection with someone else
Calm you if you are restless and perk you up if you're feeling down
Where to find the Image Recovery Center
There are two Image Recovery Center locations. Both are available by appointment
only.
Alegent Health Bergan Mercy Professional Center
7710 Mercy Rd Suite 120
Omaha, NE 68124
Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm.
402-398-6464
Midwest Cancer Center
17201 Wright St
Omaha, NE 68130
Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm.
402-717-4700