For women undergoing mastectomy for breast cancer, immediate breast reconstruction has a low risk of complications – including serious complications related to radiation therapy – and does not cause undue delays in cancer treatment, reports a study in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons ...
Finding out your mother or your sister has breast cancer can be devastating. Now imagine that they both receive that diagnosis—on the very same day.“It was surreal,” said Margee Herring of that January day in 2003. “My mother called me with the news of both her cancer, and my sister, Karen’s. It was simply stunning. ...
While most women dream of achieving fuller and perkier breasts, a small percentage want to achieve the opposite. Breast reduction, medically known as reduction mammoplasty, is an invasive cosmetic procedure that can remove excess fat and tissue from the breast while maintaining symmetry and natural nipple placement. It also entails a breast lift as an ...
Any time you have surgery, it’s critical to get good sleep afterward. Sleep is a huge component of the healing process. It allows your body to do things like providing extra nutrients and oxygen to your cells and muscle tissue. Sleeping can be especially tricky after breast surgery, not just because you may experience discomfort, ...
Have you been thinking about having breast surgery, but not sure which procedure is right for you? Let us help you take a closer look at your options so that you can make an informed decision. The two most popular procedures are Breast Augmentation and Breast Lifts. Many of our patients choose one of these options, ...
Many young men experience changes during puberty as a result of increased hormones; one of which includes inflamed breast tissue or gynecomastia. Most of the time, gynecomastia during puberty is a temporary problem that can resolve itself in as little as a few weeks or as many as six months. Some men though, do not ...
Most breast augmentation recovery from an outpatient surgery requires only a few hours of time between when you walk in the door and when you’re ready to go home. Even so, the changes made to your body during this procedure are significant. As a result, it takes weeks of recovery before your body is finished healing and you get to see the final results of your breast augmentation.
Regardless of whether you’re pursuing breast augmentation, breast reduction, or breast reconstruction, chances are you’re feeling a little nervous about the procedure. Knowing what to expect can be difficult, especially if this is your first time having plastic surgery. Use our breast surgery rehabilitation tips to ensure your recovery goes as smoothly as possible to put you one step closer to getting back to your normal daily activities.
