5 Common Breast Reconstruction Myths
Breast reconstruction surgery continues to help many women rebuild the shape and size of their breasts, while also boosting their confidence after they have undergone a mastectomy to treat and/or prevent breast cancer. Our board-certified plastic surgeon, Mark Pinsky, MD, understands that some women may be hesitant to go forward with breast reconstruction surgery due to some misinformation circulating about […]
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The Physical and Psychological Benefits of Breast Reconstruction
Breast cancer is an illness that will affect up to 232,000 women in 2013. In some of these cases, mastectomy will be necessary to ensure that the cancer will not spread. Breast removal can be a traumatic surgery for many women, but advances in reconstructive surgery allow surgeons to restore their appearance and their self-image. Understanding Breast Reconstruction Breast reconstruction […]
Continue ReadingBreast Reconstruction Awareness Day
This past October brought to the world the first ever BRA (breast reconstruction awareness) Day. This day was designed to educate women about options after mastectomy. BRA Day was created in response to a recent statistic that revealed 7 out of 10 women are unaware of their options for breast reconstruction after a mastectomy. In an already difficult time, a […]
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Surviving is Half the Battle – Your Reconstruction Options
Surviving breast cancer can be a combination of physical and emotional stress that can try even the strongest of women. While many insurance companies offer coverage for breast cancer treatment, the financial strain is only part of the equation. Many women are unsure how to put their lives and bodies back together after facing breast cancer. In 1998, the Women’s […]
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Breast Reconstruction Surgery Update: “Nipple Sparing Mastectomy Saves Lives and External Breast”
Mastectomy can be a traumatic experience but most cancer breast patients really have no choice but to have this procedure in order to survive. Fortunately, breast cancer patients can easily regain their pre-mastectomy boobs through reconstructive cosmetic surgery. The development of nipple-sparing techniques in breast cancer surgery which preserve the nipple and its surrounding tissues makes it easier for surgeons […]
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ASPS Update: Experience Shows Immediate Reconstruction Is Safe, Doesn’t Delay Treatment
Immediate breast reconstruction is a safe option for women who are undergoing mastectomy. This study suggests that immediate breast reconstruction does not necessarily increase the risk of complications after mastectomy or the ability to detect cancer recurrence. Having breast reconstruction after mastectomy is a very personal decision and every patient has unique needs. As it is, board certified plastic surgeon […]
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Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy – Getting Back Into Shape Physically and Emotionally
The month of October has been declared as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As the month ends, we would like to pay tribute to the brave women who survived breast cancer. Statistic shows that this disease affects millions of women all over the globe. When left untreated, this disease can have fatal consequences. However, early diagnosis and proper treatment can greatly […]
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Deputy Fights Cancer Gene with Reconstructive Breast Surgery
Stephanie Barge, 27, is a deputy with the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Department — and a carrier of the breast-cancer gene. She recently had a mastectomy and reconstruction to dramatically reduce her risk of developing breast cancer. Without the surgery, her odds of getting breast cancer were up to 85 percent, according to Dr. John A.P. Rimmer of Jupiter Medical Center. […]
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