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Posted February 22, 2013 in Breast Surgery
Nipple-sparing mastectomy uses patient’s own tissue “Nipple-sparing” procedures are a relatively new but increasingly popular option for women undergoing reconstructive breast surgery. In these procedures, the surgeon preserves the nipple-areola complex (NAC) for immediate use. Although technically challenging and requiring careful planning, a nipple-sparing mastectomy with autologous (using one’s own tissue) breast reconstruction can be […]
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Posted February 16, 2013 in Breast Surgery
Recent survey reveals higher satisfaction and quality of life after augmentation While undergoing reconstructive surgery and subsequent augmentation may not always be a woman’s first choice, it can lead to increased satisfaction and quality of life, according to a recent article in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal. Using a questionnaire, the BREAST-Q, to analyze patient-reported reactions […]
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Posted February 08, 2013 in Breast Surgery
Breast surgery can affect your shoulder and arm One of the biggest questions out of the gate after reconstructive surgery is: When can I resume normal activity and exercise? The answer varies with each woman and situation and depends on the type of procedure and amount of surgery involved. And indeed, the various surgeries can […]
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Posted February 06, 2013 in Breast Surgery
Study shows that, for early-stage breast cancers, survival rates are higher for women opting for lumpectomy rather than mastectomy A new study questions previous research that lumpectomy and mastectomy are similarly effective in terms of beating breast cancer. Published online in the journal Cancer, the study revealed that, in early stage breast cancer, “lumpectomy is […]
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