Breast reconstruction
“Gummy Bear” Silicone Breast Implants Just Approved by the FDA for Usage
In my blog, Gummy Bear” Silicone Breast Implants Just Approved by the FDA for Usage, I shared with you the news that the FDA finally allowed widespread usage of these […]
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Can One’s Body Really “Swallow” a Breast Implant?
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 […]
Continue ReadingSilicone Breast Implants and the Cost Effectiveness and Accuracy of MRI’s to Screen for Rupture
As a result of research and technological advancements, there have been fundamental improvements in the design and construction of silicone breast implants over the years. These have translated into breast […]
Continue ReadingWhat’s the Story on the “Gummy Bear” Breast Implants?
The term “gummy bear” breast implants has been used in the public realm for several years now yet most people know little about them. What they have heard is that […]
Continue ReadingSilicone Breast Implants Are The Overwhelming Implant Preference of Women
For any breast procedure requiring the placement of breast implants, my patients are offered the option of using either silicone or saline implants. This would include women who are considering […]
Continue ReadingCosmetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery and Smoking
It is universally accepted that smoking is bad for you and your health. Not only is it unequivocally associated with premature aging, both physiologically and in appearance, but also with […]
Continue ReadingThe Effects of Previous Unilateral Breast Radiation Treatments On Bilateral Breast Reconstruction Using 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 […]
Continue ReadingA Small Percentage of Breast Reduction Specimens Contain Cancer Not Detected By Mammogram
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 […]
Continue ReadingTissue Expansion for Breast Reconstruction Can Be Challenging In Women With Previous Radiation Therapy
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 […]
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