Decades ago, the most common approach to breast cancer was to perform a complete single or double mastectomy—a type of operation in which the entire breast is removed. While this approach was often effective at preventing the spread of cancer, it tended to leave significant scarring and tissue damage in its wake. Most importantly, it left women with deformed or …
“I had a bi-lateral mastectomy in 12/11 and radiation on the left side. I’m now considering reconstruction. I am small – 5’3/4″ and 103 lbs. One doctor recommends TUG flaps. Another said it would be a close call whether I have enough to spare on my thighs even for small breasts; he’s suggesting lat flaps and implants (no expanders). How …
“I am 30 years old and having a fibrodenoma in my breast for years. Since it grew big during pregnancy (10cmx8cmx3cm), my doctor decided to remove it, that will leave me a funny shape. They do not provide breast fat transfer in Canada, not even DEIP flap in the province I live. what could I do? I really do not …
“I am scheduled for a breast reduction in August, and my plastic surgeon never mentioned using liposuction, and at that time, I didn’t know to ask. I won’t meet with him again until the surgery. I’m 54, weigh 158, and I’m 5’6”. I’m currently a 38/40 G/H, and he said a full C or D will work well for me. …
“I was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer had a partial mastectomy & will receive chemo for 8 weeks. Pathology was node negative + no evidence of lymphatic involvement but due to the fact that I have a number of risk factors for recurence I will also have a prophelatic bi-lateral mastectomy. How do I find a Cosmetic Surgeon who does …
Silicone gel-filled breast implants are safe, says the Food and Drug Administration, though women should not expect that they will last forever. Breast implants are medical devices implanted under the breast tissue or under the chest muscle (for men) to increase the size of the breast. The procedure is called breast augmentation, and is one of the most popular …