Summary: People who undergo plastic surgery are generally trying to change the way they look. That’s the nature of the procedure. But the motivation behind that change varies with every patient. There are some patients who feel as though their…
continue readingSummary: When it comes to surgery of any kind, and plastic surgery in particular, age is definitely something to pay attention to. There’s some evidence to suggest that age doesn’t have a huge impact on the rate of complications overall—especially…
continue readingSummary: Recovery from a breast cancer diagnosis is an inherently traumatic and chaotic time, so it’s no surprise that decisions around breast reconstruction can be particularly challenging. There are many options—and options don’t necessarily equate to an easy choice. Reconstructive…
continue readingSummary: Among the most popular and growing surgical options out there, breast reduction continues to see more and more women adopt a surgical solution to overly large breasts. These breasts can be rather heavy, straining the back and neck muscles…
continue readingSummary: Once relegated to the fringes of oncological care, breast reconstruction has recently become a mainstream procedure, much to the happiness and quality of life increases experienced by those who have undergone the surgery. It’s no surprise, then, that new…
continue readingSummary: After recovering from breast trauma caused by breast cancer or a preventative mastectomy—or other types of trauma—the decision to have reconstructive surgery can be trying and difficult. There are so many emotions connected to each and every option, exacerbated…
continue readingSummary: Everybody knows about breast cancer, and the terrible effects it has not only on those who are diagnosed, but the surrounding friends and family as well. But there’s a new campaign that’s looking to add some emphasis to what…
continue readingSummary: As with many procedures, breast reconstruction operations come in a few different varieties, and each technique has its strengths and weaknesses. Recently, surgeons in Australia have published results of a “scarless”—or at least, less scarring—technique of the latissmus dorsi…
continue readingSummary: While working to kick breast cancers butt you don’t need to worry about your appearance on top of everything. Mastectomy’s can be hard, but cosmetic surgeons can use breast reconstruction techniques to restore your look to a beautiful new…
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