Breast Reconstruction Surgery

It is easy to assume that the goal of breast reconstruction is to restore the breast mound. While this is true, there is much more to it than recreating volume where tissue has been removed. For a woman to achieve her desired outcome from breast reconstruction, the surgeon must also address the matter of symmetry. …

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When facing the prospect of mastectomy and breast cancer treatment, a patient is digesting more information than they may at any other time in life. There are many variables, numerous office visits, and a lot of detailed information being discussed. Inevitably, patients find that they have questions even once their process has begun, sometimes even …

Common Questions about Life after Breast Reconstruction Read More »

A breast cancer diagnosis puts a lot on a woman’s plate. Not only is it necessary to grapple with the diagnosis itself but also to explore treatment options. Breast cancer treatment, as well as the recovery from treatment, can be taxing both physically and emotionally. Breast reconstruction is often the light at the end of …

Understanding Breast Reconstruction Read More »

Every year in our country alone, hundreds of thousands of women undergo breast augmentation surgery. The procedure in which breast implants are inserted to round out and enhance the shape and size of the breasts may seem logical after breast cancer treatment, as well. While breast implants can play an integral role in reshaping the …

Breast Reconstruction May be Nothing Like Breast Augmentation Read More »