All Breast Surgery News

• How Breast Reconstruction Surgery Has Evolved To Improve Cosmetic Outcomes  

  

  Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Jim Namnoum shares insight on the evolution of breast surgery and how breast reconstruction surgery has advanced –plastic surgeons can now perform surgery without creating a debilitating injury in order to cure a patient of breast cancer. Breast reconstruction includes a variety of surgical procedures performed to restore the form and shape of the breast, following mastectomy or lumpectomy surgery. 

• Keep Abreast of Your Breast Implant Maintenance – What You Need To Know 

  • By Mary Cunningham

  

  Breast augmentation was the second most popular surgical procedure performed in the US last year. 80% of the breast implants used were silicone and 20% were saline. Implants have helped women of all ages enhance their overall look but, like many success stories, we also hear about the horror stories of breast implants gone wrong. For the majority, these implanted devices seem to work just fine. To get better insight on breast implant maintenance, I spoke with board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. 

• Factors That Contribute to a Successful Breast Augmentation Surgery  

  

  Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Adam Schaffner discusses the tools and techniques for performing a successful breast augmentation procedure. “Breast surgery can be very complex and trying to achieve the results, especially subtle results, is both an art and a science,” notes. Dr. Schaffner. 

• Six Reasons Why You Might Need a Breast Revision Surgery  

  

  Breast revision surgery increased by 30% from 2013 to 2014 according to ASAPS annual statistics. Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Michael Edwards who is based in Las Vegas explains why breast revisions might be necessary despite best efforts and planning. 

• The Importance of Including a Plastic Surgeon on a Cancer Recovery Team 

  • By Aly Walansky

  

  When we think about cancer, we think about surgery, medication, sickness and fear of the unknown. But how often do we think beyond that - to a return to normalcy, on both the inside and the outside?