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When Is Immediate Breast Reconstruction Appropriate?

Posted on May 14, 2019 in Breast cancer, Breast reconstruction

Having to make a decision as to whether or not to undergo reconstructive surgery of any kind can be hard and stressful. Having to make that decision upon learning that […]

Complete Your Breast Cancer Recovery With Breast Reconstruction

Posted on Nov 13, 2017 in Breast cancer, Breast reconstruction

When breast cancer treatment requires surgery to remove one or both of your breasts, you may feel as though you will never be quite whole again. Breast reconstruction can help […]

Breast Cancer in Women With Breast Implants

Posted on Apr 22, 2017 in Breast augmentation, Breast cancer, Breast implants, Breast reconstruction, Radiation treatments

Statistics show that one in eight American women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, and women with breast implants are no exception to this statistic. A concern that some […]

ALCL and Breast Implants

Posted on Aug 1, 2016 in BIA-ALCL, Breast augmentation, Breast cancer, Breast implants, News/Press, Plastic surgery

Breast implants are probably the most studied and researched medical device ever, and they have probably had the most rigorous and thorough review process regarding their safety by the FDA […]

Are Inverted Nipples a Sign of Cancer?

Posted on Apr 18, 2016 in Breast cancer, Breast revision, Nipple-areola complex

Contrary to what many people may think, the occurrence of inverted nipples is actually quite common, affecting approximately 10-20% of all women. In the vast majority of women, their existence […]

A Very Brief and Maybe Interesting History of Breast Reconstruction

Posted on Aug 21, 2015 in Breast cancer, Breast reconstruction, History

Breast reconstruction is intended to restore a breast following treatment for breast cancer. The aims and results of reconstruction have markedly evolved and improved over time with advances in knowledge, […]

Can One’s Body Really “Swallow” a Breast Implant?

Posted on Dec 17, 2011 in Breast cancer, Breast implants, Breast reconstruction

A few days ago, there were countless headlines and stories in the media about a woman whose breast implant was “swallowed” by her body while doing Pilates. These were in […]

The Effects of Previous Unilateral Breast Radiation Treatments On Bilateral Breast Reconstruction Using Tissue Expanders

Posted on Dec 27, 2009 in Breast cancer, Breast reconstruction, Radiation treatments, Tissue expanders

Women who undergo bilateral breast reconstruction have the best possible chance of obtaining relatively symmetrical results. This would be independent of the technique employed, whether it is immediate insertion of […]

A Small Percentage of Breast Reduction Specimens Contain Cancer Not Detected By Mammogram

Posted on Oct 30, 2009 in Breast cancer, Breast reconstruction, Breast reduction

Most patients undergoing a breast reduction should have a fairly recent mammogram prior to surgery if they are past a certain age. The reason for this is that if any […]

Tissue Expansion for Breast Reconstruction Can Be Challenging In Women With Previous Radiation Therapy

Posted on Aug 23, 2009 in Breast cancer, Breast reconstruction

Though radiation therapy is important in many situations for the treatment of breast cancer, it does present a challenge for breast reconstruction. Its permanent effects on the tissues of the […]