Oncoplastic lumpectomy combines plastic surgery techniques with lumpectomy surgery to give you a better cosmetic outcome after the cancer is removed. You can think of oncoplastic lumpectomy — also called oncoplastic surgery or oncoplasty — as a reconstructive surgery aimed at preventing problems with the breast's…
I have had textured implants since my double mastectomy 6 and a half years ago. I am concerned because of the recall on textured implants but they have also shifted and there is scar tissue that makes them uncomfortable. I have decided to have them replaced and am trying to decide between plain silicone vs saline. My PS…
Hello ladies! I'm hoping to get some input and advice to help me make a decision. I had a bilateral mastectomy in 2017 following 6 cycles of chemo & 12 cycles of Herceptin. I had immediate reconstruction with tissue expanders placed at the time. My exchange surgery was 3 months later, followed by fat grafting another 4…
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