December 17, 2025 | Breast Reconstruction
Thinking about breast reconstruction is often very challenging for women who are already dealing with the uncertainty of cancer diagnosis and treatment. But with the right planning and expectations, reconstruction can be one of the more positive aspects of a breast cancer treatment plan. A positive breast reconstruction experience begins with the right surgeon. Your […]
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Most of us associate breast reconstruction with a mastectomy, or full removal of the affected breast as part of cancer treatment. However, advances in cancer treatment allow for oncologists to perform lumpectomies in more cases. If you’ve only undergone a lumpectomy, is reconstruction surgery really necessary? A NEW EMPHASIS IN BREAST CANCER TREATMENT The old […]
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Facing breast cancer and a subsequent mastectomy can be a very emotional process, and patients can often feel confused and overwhelmed by the different options for breast reconstruction. It’s important to remember that there is no one best method of reconstruction, and there are pros and cons to each approach. Here’s a closer look into […]
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My priority in all my surgeries is to ensure a positive and supportive experience for my patients, and this is especially true for breast reconstruction. Part of creating a compassionate environment involves taking steps to promote a faster, more comfortable recovery. According to recent research from the Mayo Clinic, a new approach toward surgery and […]
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Women who elect to undergo a lumpectomy rather than a mastectomy to remove cancerous tumors in the breast are often concerned about what their resulting breast shape will be. Many of my patients are relieved to find that, with modern developments, lumpectomies do not necessarily result in having permanently dented or misshaped breasts. In fact, […]
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With an increasing number of women turning toward the combination of radiation plus lumpectomy as an alternative to mastectomy, the question of how to improve breast contours after surgery has become even more pressing. How can concerns over permanent indentations or a damaged-looking breast be put to rest? Oncoplastic surgery may hold the solution. THE […]
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As the newest generation of silicone gel breast implants, gummy bear implants offer several advantages for cosmetic breast augmentation as well as for reconstructive breast surgery. Although no single approach is best for every patient, I do find that there are a few factors of gummy bear implants that can particularly benefit my breast reconstruction […]
Read MoreDecember 17, 2025 | Breast Reconstruction
Whether a woman chooses to undergo breast reconstruction surgery can be a highly personal decision. In my practice, I encourage breast cancer survivors to feel comfortable making their own decisions on reconstruction without pressure from family, friends or doctors. However, a wealth of outdated misconceptions still pervade the modern day conversation about breast reconstruction and […]
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