There are two main categories of breast reconstruction surgery: implant and autologous. In an implant surgery, the breast is usually reshaped in two stages. During the first stage, a tissue expander is used. An implant is placed during the second stage. In an autologous surgery, that uses natural tissue, the breast is reshaped using muscle, […]
Read MoreAccording to a New York Times article, “Do Women Make Better Doctors?”, several studies have shown that female doctors tend to be more encouraging and reassuring, use shared decision-making, ask more psychosocial questions and spend more time — up to 10 percent more — with patients than male doctors do. “I think that being a […]
Read MoreAfter a diagnosis of breast cancer, a woman may need to have all or part of her breast removed as part of her treatment. When all of the breast is removed, this procedure is called a mastectomy. When part of the breast is removed, it is called a partial mastectomy or lumpectomy. The Women’s Health […]
Read MoreMastopexy Surgeries on the Rise Breast augmentation is still the most often performed cosmetic plastic surgery each year in the United States. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), there were 290,224 breast augmentation surgeries in the year 2013. However, mastopexy surgeries (breast lift surgeries) have grown by 70% since 2000, growing at twice […]
Read MoreDr. Potter went above and beyond to make sure I was well prepared for my reconstruction. She fitted me in her office for my post-surgery compression garment, brought it with her to the hospital, and when I awoke from my procedure, I even found myself wearing a super soft healincomfort recovery shirt. Her preparedness […]
Read MoreOnce a woman has gone through the experience of a breast cancer diagnosis and surgical procedures, the next step is recovery. These two women used their life experiences and created something that would help women recover more comfortably. Cherie B. Mathews, a cancer survivor, created the healincomfort recovery garment. According to Cherie, standard post-operative instructions […]
Read MoreI was diagnosed with DCIS, an early form of cancer, in the fall of 2013. My physician in my hometown suggested a mastectomy to remove the entire affected area. I really didn’t know what my options were, but I knew I wanted reconstructive surgery. My nurse navigator suggested I research DIEP Flap reconstruction. While […]
Read MoreA recent article in BioNews Texas stated that “the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) are reporting that plastic surgeries are on the rise with a 3 percent rise for cosmetic procedures, and a 2 percent rise for reconstructive procedures over the last year.” According to UT Southwestern plastic surgeons, this increase may be a […]
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