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A new development in tissue expansion technology could ease (and sped up) recovery for breast cancer patients. This improved method for helping skin regrowth after mastectomy is less invasive that previous methods and means fewer visits to the doctor during the treatment period.
Many women with breast cancer are faced with the possibility of having [...]
There are more than 12 millions cancer survivors living in the United States. Many of these survivors have scientific research to thank for their lives and improved health. In 2007 the United States Congress recognized May as National Cancer Research Month in an effort to highlight and support the innovations and quality of cancer research [...]
There are many types of breast reconstruction procedures for women who have had a mastectomy and depending on the type of reconstruction, a patient can be left without a nipple. Recreating the nipple and areola is often the most rewarding part of a reconstructive breast surgery and is usually the final step after a long [...]
Even though more woman than ever before are winning the battle against breast cancer with medication, radiation, chemotherapy and mastectomy, the emotional and psychological side effects can linger, especially with mastectomy. Fortunately, over the past five years there have been major leaps forward in breast reconstruction techniques – procedures that continue to improve and provide [...]
Experiments with grafting fat from one part of the body to another have been around for over a century, but it wasn’t until the advent of liposuction that surgeons had access to the amount of fat needed for successful transplant to larger areas. Liposuction has been around since 1975. Early procedures could be considered [...]
Even in an uncertain economy the demand for cosmetic services continued to increase in 2011. According to statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 13.8 million plastic surgery procedures were performed last year – a five percent increase from 2010. This increased demand for plastic surgery and non-invasive beauty treatments is reflected [...]
The word cancer can be one of the scariest words in the English language and hearing the word can trigger deep fear and despair for both patients and their loved ones, who often feel uncertain about where to turn for support. In many cases patients hear about the disease and what it really means for [...]
Results of a new study published in the online medical journal “Cancer” have shown that women who have had a post-mastectomy breast reconstruction with autologous or self-donated tissue may experience a meaningful increase in their personal well-being, beginning as early as 3 weeks after the completion of their reconstruction.
The study, which was [...]
Nutrition is becoming an ever more important to your overall health and beauty. Science and nutrition experts are continually researching and reporting on the foods we eat and consumers are becoming more and more educated on the benefits of certain foods. Over the past several years many studies have been conducted about the health benefits [...]
Originally Published August 2011
Combination treatment plans may provide solutions for clients considering cosmetic or reconstructive surgery in more than one area. When advisable by a board certified surgeon, combining two or more procedures into one treatment plan can reduce overall recovery time and cost and can sometimes improve results. Dr. Leif Rogers has performed [...]
