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Plan for Breast Reconstruction Surgery Before Your Mastectomy

Posted on Jul 10, 2023 in Breast reconstruction

3 Minute Read: When a woman is told that she has breast cancer, it is likely to be emotionally overwhelming to her. Making subsequent important decisions is often difficult, if […]

Female doctor holding a pink ribbon for breast cancer in her palm.

What to Expect After Breast Reconstruction Surgery

Posted on Dec 18, 2022 in Breast reconstruction

3 Minute Read: Breast reconstruction after mastectomy or lumpectomy usually entails one or more complex surgical procedures necessitating a customized treatment plan and one or more recovery periods. Unlike most […]

Collection of women sitting together, wearing breast cancer ribbons on their shirts.

Can My Breasts Be Reconstructed at the Same Time as My Mastectomy?

Posted on Jan 24, 2022 in Breast reconstruction

4 Minute Read: Breast reconstruction is performed to recreate a breast (or both breasts) after mastectomy. This concept is a topic that no woman ever wants to consider. However, it […]

Woman cupping her breast over a pink shirt.

What Are the Symptoms of Capsular Contracture?

Posted on Nov 12, 2021 in Breast augmentation, Breast implants, Breast reconstruction, Capsular contracture

3 Minute Read: Capsular contracture is one of the most common complications that can occur following breast augmentation surgery and breast reconstruction with implants. Though it is not extremely common […]

What Are My Breast Reconstruction Options?

Posted on Oct 1, 2020 in Breast reconstruction

4 Minute Read: Trying to make informed, reasonable, and significant decisions regarding breast reconstruction when you have recently learned that you have breast cancer can be more than overwhelming. The […]

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 […]

Are Gummy Bear Implants Better Suited for Breast Reconstruction?

Posted on Jul 1, 2018 in Breast augmentation, Breast reconstruction, Gummy bear silicone implants

When it comes to breast implants, there are literally countless options. From implant size, shape (round or anatomic), profile, fill material (silicone or saline), gel cohesiveness, surface characteristics (smooth or […]

Why Do My Breasts Hurt When I Exercise?

Posted on Dec 13, 2017 in Breast reconstruction, Breast reduction

Regular physical activity can boost a woman’s health and help prevent many diseases and disabilities, according to the World Health Organization. Despite its benefits, exercise can also be the cause […]

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 […]