Have you undergone a?mastectomy, lumpectomy or other trauma? Or, do you simply wish to?restore one or both breasts to near normal shape, appearance, symmetry, and size? Breast reconstruction may be a fantastic option for you. Many techniques are available but two are most common: Implant reconstruction: uses?breast implants to help form a new mound for… Read More »
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Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy
Breast reconstruction is an option for women and men after having a mastectomy due to a breast cancer diagnosis. It is also a consideration for women who have tested positive for a BRCA gene mutation and wish to have a prophylactic mastectomy to greatly decrease the chances of getting cancer. Breast reconstruction is a personal choice,… Read More »
2017 Breast Reconstruction Trends
The American Cancer Society estimates that 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2017. The quality-of-life and psycho-social benefits of reconstruction after mastectomy are well known. Breast reconstruction accounted for 109,256 procedures in 2016 or 1.9% of all reconstructive procedures. We have observed steady annual growth in breast reconstruction over the… Read More »