Breast Reconstruction Surgery, Mastectomy: Implants, Pigment Tattooing

Breast reconstruction or Post-Mastectomy: plastic surgery to restore form of breast, artificial implants, pigment tattooing for natural coloring: Dr [more...]

Date: 2010-09-28 09:47:41

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Breast Reconstruction after Breast-Cancer Surgery — NEJM

Cordeiro (Oct. 9 issue)1 describes a patient who may undergo postoperative radiation therapy after mastectomy. He states that the best therapeutic option would be prosthesis-based breast reconstruction. Because of the patient's limited abdominal tissue, the possible use of the superior gluteal artery perforator (SGAP) flap is mentioned but rejected in favor of an expander–implant approach. However, this operative approach is at odds with the results of several studies confirming the significantly increased risk of capsular contracture and other secondary complications in patients who [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 21:55:34

Reconstruction After Mastectomy | Health News | Gambit New Orleans

Women facing breast cancer can learn about reconstruction after mastectomy at an EnCourage Support Group meeting from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at The Center for Restorative Breast Surgery (CRBS) (1717 St. Charles Ave., 899-2800; www.breastcenter.com). The meeting is organized by CRBS microsurgeons Drs. Scott Sullivan and Frank DellaCroce and Dr. Christopher Trahan in partnership with the American Cancer Society and Young Survivors. The talk is free but reservations are required. Call Katie at 899-2800. — Kandace Power [more...]

Date: 2010-10-05 00:04:01

Breast Cancer Video: Complications With Mastectomy and Breast ...

From Oregon - Research published in the Archives of Surgery describes common complications following mastectomy and breast reconstruction. Studying over 300 women who underwent mastectomy, researchers found that roughly 50% of women who [more...]

Date: 2010-09-25 04:19:26

Phoenix Breast Augmentation Reconstruction, Rapid Recovery, Implants

Saline Breast Implants can be used for those undergoing breast reconstruction surgery or post-mastectomy surgery or for those who do not have as much breast tissue. Since the saline that gives the implant its shape is a natural component of the human body, and is itself completely safe, if a leak were ever to occur, the saline would absorb without any complications. Silicone Breast Implants are the most widely used implants at this time. They have been improved over the last several years in durability and reliability. Even if a hole develops in the implant, the structure of the silicone [more...]

Date: 2010-07-09 06:30:49

Mum loses five stone to have breast reconstruction after cancer ...

Young mum Jenna Evans was devastated when she discovered she had breast cancer - but it was her battle with the disease, and the need to lose four stone to have breast reconstruction surgery after a double mastectomy, that transformed [more...]

Date: 2010-09-25 12:19:00

Breast Reconstruction with Breast Implants

Breast reconstruction is a procedure that can restore the shape of the breast after mastectomy where one or both breasts may be removed. ... This may require an additional surgery. Then there is the risk that after the reconstructive surgery, another cancer grew and this may have to involve some radiation therapy, the implants may have to be removed if this is the case. The radiation can sometimes leave the skin discoloured or even damaged and the doctors may have to [more...]

Date: 2010-09-27 19:30:01

Slideshow: Celebrity breast cancer survivors

In 2007, Kotb underwent a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery for breast cancer and has since become an advocate for breast cancer awareness. In order to educate her viewers, Kotb gave the Today Show permission to take a candid look at her treatment; after she was announced cancer-free her story was documented on the show. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer) Judy Eason McIntyre Judy Eason McIntyre was elected to the Oklahoma State Senate District 11 in 2004, and was elected and served in the House of Representatives for District 73 for 2002-2004. Eason McIntyre was diagnosed with breast cancer in [more...]

Date: 2010-10-07 12:02:15

Survey Finds Nearly Half of Breast Cancer Patients Do Not Receive ...

How they would feel after reconstruction – 30.8% How they would look after reconstruction – 31.5% Future breast health – 22.9% Risks and benefits of reconstruction at the point of mastectomy vs. at a later point – 14% Details of each procedure– 15.2% When asked to rate how influential various psychosocial factors were in their decision to undergo reconstruction, participants reported the following: Greatest influence on decision-making process: Body image – 60.5% Physical appearance – 64.4% Least influence in decision-making process: Financial concerns – 69% Opinions of others [more...]

Date: 2010-09-29 19:23:45

Surgeons Impact Breast Reconstruction Rate In Mastectomy Patients ...

The CanSORT study found that two-thirds of women who undergo mastectomy do not go on to have breast reconstruction surgery. Although there are a variety of reasons a woman may not seek breast reconstruction after undergoing mastectomy, according to the study, 31 percent of the variation in mastectomy patients’ tendency to seek breast reconstruction could be attributed solely to how often the patient’s surgeon talked to a plastic surgeon prior to initial surgery. “Patients with similar characteristics or preferences may get a different story from different surgeons – and this depends [more...]

Date: 2010-09-20 08:40:02

BLUE ENCOURAGE YOU TO GO PINK! - Winnipeg Blue Bombers

“My breast reconstruction surgery made the difference between surviving and thriving after breast cancer,” says Stephen.  “I still look like me, feel like me, and can sometimes even forget I had cancer.  This surgery is an extraordinary gift for women with breast cancer.” Dr. Ethel MacIntosh and Dr. Ed Buchel of the Health Sciences Centre performed Stephen’s mastectomy and immediate reconstructive surgery and strive to do so for every woman with breast cancer in Manitoba who needs it. The positive outcome and gratitude Stephen feels for everyone who supported her and her family [more...]

Date: 2010-10-05 13:35:00

Plastic surgery blog:What are different kinds of breast cancer?

Plastic surgery blog:What are different kinds of breast cancer? According to channel 10 news although scientists are still unsure of what actually causes breast cancer, research and media attention have made certain facts about the disease widely available. Most people now know what to look for when performing a breast self-exam, and that both men and women are affected by the disease. However, many are unaware that breast cancer is a blanket term for a number of different types of cancer that occur in the breast, all of which may manifest themselves in different ways. Breast cancer is the [more...]

Date: 2010-10-04 22:03:40

Reconstructive surgery reconstructs breasts after mastectomy using ...

Reconstructive surgery reconstructs breasts after mastectomy using patient's own tissue This year, almost 200,000 women will be told they have breast cancer, but with awareness and better treatment, more and more women are surviving it. Now, there's a new procedure that uses a tummy tuck to help breast cancer survivors feel whole again. Helen Smith’s mother had breast cancer, and she herself tested positive for the BRCA gene. That means Helen has an 80-percent risk of developing breast cancer. That number was too high for her to feel safe, so she had a bilateral mastectomy—removal of [more...]

Date: 2010-08-16 21:43:40

Breast Cancer Slideshow Pictures: A Visual Guide to Breast Cancer ...

Breast Cancer Today Breast cancer today is not what it was 20 years ago. Survival rates are climbing, thanks to greater awareness, more early detection, and advances in treatment. For roughly 200,000 Americans who are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, there are plenty of reasons to be hopeful. Breast Cancer Symptoms There are often no symptoms of breast cancer, but sometimes women may discover a breast problem on their own. Signs and symptoms to be aware of may include: A painless lump in the breast. Changes in breast size or shape. Swelling in the armpit. Nipple changes or [more...]

Date: 2010-09-28 07:00:00

Impact of Chemotherapy on Postoperative Complications After ...

Results One hundred sixty-three patients underwent mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction during the study period, with a mean postoperative follow-up of 19.2 months. Sixty-six percent of the patients had expander/implant [more...]

Date: 2010-09-20 19:51:27

Opting out of reconstructive breast surgery

At the same time, the surgeon suggested reconstructive breast surgery, a cosmetic procedure that is aimed at giving patients two balanced, symmetrical breasts. It usually occurs at the same time as the mastectomy, but patients can choose to have reconstructive surgery at a later date. Breast implants or the use of living tissue taken from another part of the patient’s body are the two main methods of reconstruction. Patients also have the option of preserving the outside skin and nipple taken from their breasts during the mastectomy and using it in the reconstruction process. In [more...]

Date: 2010-10-01 14:53:43

The Brilliant Stories » Blog Archive » Plastic Surgeon New ...

Dr. Andrew Ress, A certified plastic surgeon has pioneered a new breast reconstructive surgery procedure done after a less scarring mastectomy. In an interview, the Dr. said that while an incision in the traditional way goes transversely across the breast, the new one allows for going up and down. Thus a bikini can be worn or even a low-cut type of top without the incision showing. He claims that it’s much similar to what is done in breast lifts, thus the procedure is being done through what is known in cosmetic surgery and developed for reconstruction purposes. The procedure is even being [more...]

Date: 2010-10-01 18:10:25

My make-up tips show cancer doesn't stop us trying to look our ...

Francine, who has undergone a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery, said she knows the "look" that cancer sufferers get - and doesn't want her clients to feel like victims, but instead just the same as any normal woman that wants an extra boost of confidence. "It can give great comfort, it's not all doom and gloom," she said. "It can be a huge confidence boost and make you forget for a while that you are fighting this. "And how you look is something you're in control of." As a trained make-up artist, she wants to use her unique experiences with the illness to help give other women the [more...]

Date: 2010-10-07 09:05:01

Breast Cancer Reconstruction After Mastectomy With Abdominal Flaps ...

Dr Chrysopoulo is board certified in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and specializes in breast reconstruction surgery after mastectomy for breast cancer, including the DIEP flap breast reconstruction procedure. Please also visit his Breast Reconstruction Blog for the latest information in reconstructive breast surgery. This entry was posted on Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at 4:47 am and is filed under cancer. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own [more...]

Date: 2010-09-03 08:47:33

A Little Pain, a Life Saved | Science Magazine News

And we just kind of fell apart." The diagnosis was stage 2 breast cancer, mainly, she said, because there were two tumors and they were in different quadrants. Fought had a mastectomy, with reconstructive surgery a month later. The surgery went well, but a sentinel node biopsy performed at the time revealed microscopic evidence of possible metastasis. And she said her surgeon also didn't feel comfortable with the amount of margin between her chest wall and the cancerous tissue. For those reasons, Fought said, she had chemotherapy and radiation therapy after the surgery. "To me, my treatment [more...]

Date: 2010-10-07 18:19:56

Chemo Chic: Storm in a B Cup

I chose not to have a mastectomy. Instead I opted for a wide local excision or quadrantectomy with latissimus dorsi flap reconstruction. I had to weigh it up. A mastectomy would have meant losing my breast completely. Having no breast means there is no chance of the tumour returning in that breast. The quadrantectomy meant that I got to keep most of my breast and not have a silicone implant in my body. But now I will have to be monitored forevermore. As it has turned out I’ve developed an ongoing seroma in my back as a result of the LD flap reconstruction. It is unusual and could not have [more...]

Date: 2010-10-07 17:14:00

Breast reconstruction is different for everyone - Community ...

Breast reconstruction surgery — and whether to have it done — is a very personal decision. Some women may consult with a plastic/reconstructive surgeon prior to a mastectomy or double mastectomy, while others may choose to wait, or are advised to wait, by their oncologist. Either way, the goal of the surgery is to restore symmetry and a sense of normalcy for the patient. Reconstructive surgery options usually fall into one of two categories. Tissue expansion involves a series of surgeries that stretch the skin and muscle of the chest to allow a breast implant to be placed. This occurs over [more...]

Date: 2010-10-04 11:59:00

True Breast Cancer Awareness Inspiration| Keri Torres | Woodhouse ...

One evening in July of 2009, she discovered a small lump in her breast. Thankfully it was palpable and undeniably present. After discovering the lump, she began what was to be a solid 9 months of aggressive surgery and treatments. She underwent a mammogram, sonogram, and a biopsy – all of which revealed that this lump was in fact a malignant tumor by her breast diseases surgeon, Dr. Kathryn Wagner. Keri was 31 years old when she was then diagnosed with Stage 1 Breast Cancer on August 7, 2009. She immediately scheduled her bilateral mastectomy with DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction with Dr. [more...]

Date: 2010-10-07 18:27:22

Breast Reconstruction Surgery after a Mastectomy

www.nucleusinc.com This 3D healing existence depicts 3 opposite sorts of breast reformation operation following the mastectomy procession due to breast cancer, together with the latissimus dorsi flesh flap; an intestinal flesh (TRAM) flap; as well as fake breast implant. ANCE00180 Related Posts Breast Cancer Surgery: Lumpectomy, Mastectomy Breast Cancer surgery in India under JCI approved surgeons. Tips to Help Sexual Recovery After Breast Cancer Surgery Breast Cancer Surgery Loss of Motion Mastectomy and Breast Implants Part 1 procommenter Says: 29. September 2010 at 10:05 pm In the 19th [more...]

Date: 2010-09-29 21:40:41

Botox Reduces Pain From Breast Reconstruction Surgery « Las Vegas ...

Hopefully further studies will show that this common drug can be used by plastic surgeons to decrease the pain after mastectomy and breast reconstruction, as well as possibly hasten the recovery process.  Studies of off-label use of Botox in the aesthetic or cosmetic breast surgery are underway. Jeffrey J. Roth, M.D., F.A.C.S. Las Vegas Plastic Surgery (702) 450-0777 www.jjrothmd.com References: James Brice Gabriel A, Maxwell G.P. The efficacy of botulinum toxin in post mastectomy expansion.  International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) 20th Biennial Congress: Abstract 45. [more...]

Date: 2010-09-07 20:24:29

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Many women who are diagnosed with breast cancer undergo surgery in order to remove cancerous lumps. The two most common surgeries that women undergo are lumpectomies and mastectomies. This is usually the first step when breast cancer is discovered because it stops the spread of cancer throughout the body. At Pearl, not only do we accommodate plastic surgery recovery but also recovery from any type of surgery where a woman needs to heal. We hope to accommodate anyone in need of a relaxing, zen-like recovery whether the woman needs aftercare for a mastectomy or aftercare for a reconstructive [more...]

Date: 2010-10-05 23:12:05

Dr. Calvert MD a Leader in Rhinoplasty Procedures ...

Spaghetti Engineering Unveils Taillights With New Design and Technology New types of taillights can be installed on classic American cars to replace the old dim incandescent lights. The LED technology used in these taillights is used in the latest car models all over the world. Dr. Calvert Advises Others against Foreign Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is one of the most popular plastic surgery Beverly Hills procedures. Whether women, and sometimes men, get breast implants for work, self-confidence reasons or as part of breast reconstruction after a mastectomy hundreds of thousands [more...]

Date: 2010-10-01 07:00:00

Plastic Surgeon Los Angeles Changes Website - XPressReleaseWire ...

Spaghetti Engineering Unveils Taillights With New Design and Technology New types of taillights can be installed on classic American cars to replace the old dim incandescent lights. The LED technology used in these taillights is used in the latest car models all over the world. Dr. Calvert Advises Others against Foreign Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is one of the most popular plastic surgery Beverly Hills procedures. Whether women, and sometimes men, get breast implants for work, self-confidence reasons or as part of breast reconstruction after a mastectomy hundreds of thousands [more...]

Date: 2010-10-02 13:18:45

Dr. Michelle Copeland » October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Today, there is much more known about breast cancer and treatment, as well as improved reconstructive surgery techniques that give women better choices. It is now well accepted to undergo reconstruction in the same operation as a mastectomy, where a new breast can be created using the patient’s own tissue. There is no reason a woman undergoing a mastectomy can’t wake up with both breasts intact. For the woman who is wary of implants, being able to use part of her body to heal herself, to make herself whole again, is enormously appealing. You can find out more on breast reconstruction [more...]

Date: 2010-10-05 14:16:55

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