As we’ve said before, breast reconstruction is a personal choice. You never have to get reconstruction after breast cancer. If you change your mind later, you can always get it years after your mastectomy or lumpectomy.
When it comes to breast reconstruction, it is often difficult to get results that look exactly like what you were picturing. This is especially true if your surgeon will be using implants and/or tissue expanders.
Breast reconstruction options can often be limited for women who have multiple chronic conditions. Reconstruction can also be riskier. Obesity is a common condition that makes some women more susceptible to certain complications following surgery. You may
Deciding on an abdominal flap is often a time-consuming process. Clearly, you and your plastic surgeon will take into account your own preferences and individual medical needs when trying to decide. However, there’s an interesting new
So often, when we talk about breast reconstruction, we focus the conversation on the options available to women who've had a mastectomy. This makes sense, because without a doubt, these women face profound changes in
Alright, if I ask you what “breast reconstruction” is, hopefully you can provide some sort of answer (if you can't, take a look around our blog). Some of you can probably even give really lengthy
Regardless of the method a woman chooses, nipple and areola reconstruction can help a breast cancer patient feel comfortable with her new breasts. For women who’ve faced breast cancer, nipple reconstruction is one more way
When facing a mastectomy, can you justify cutting off a perfectly healthy breast for the sake of breast symmetry? Breast cancer involves an overwhelming number of decisions, from which breast surgeon to entrust your treatment
Karen Bennett's Story What happens when you feel something’s not right, but your doctor tells you it’s nothing to worry about? And this goes on for two years? You take charge! In 1995, when Karen
Receiving breast implants following a mastectomy is a popular breast reconstruction option that works for a variety of body types and women. However, it is not without its risks. Recent studies have reported that around
