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Mammaplasty
Q. I’m having a mastectomy, and I don’t really want to just leave it at that. But I also don’t want to fuss around with something I’d have to stuff in my bra. What are my options?
A. There are a surprising number of options these days for women who want a new breast that looks similar to the one they used to have; breast reconstruction is the term doctors give to any procedure that builds a new breast inside your body, then covers it with your own skin. Reconstruction is the way to...
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From Our Experts
Hurdle #3: Getting Through the First Days at Home
Coming home from the hospital is a trip. And not just because it is, literally, a trip -- surviving the car ride (it's hard taking... Read more »
Show and Smile: Breast Reconstruction
I was visiting with a casual friend recently, and at one point in our catch-up conversation I could see her start to become uncomfortable.... Read more »
Keri's Breast Cancer Story: Keri Notices a New Pain after Completing...
My name is Doug Haberstroh and this is the story of my wife Keri. Keri was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005. Keri was only 25 years... Read more »
Why Do So Few of Us Opt for Reconstruction?
Despite the vast strides plastic surgeons have made in breast reconstruction; despite the positive outcome enjoyed by most women who have... Read more »
Two New FAQs on Breast Reconstruction and Breast Forms/Prostheses
Please read two new articles on post-mastectomy care:Breast Reconstruction FAQs: What Are My Choices After Mastectomy?Fast FAQs: Opting for... Read more »
From Our Sources
Breast Reconstruction FAQs: Implant After Mastectomy?
Q. I’ve heard there are lots of different choices for reconstruction. Can you summarize the basics? A. Sure. They boil down to two main choices,... Read more »
Breast Reconstruction FAQs: Is There a "Best" Choice After Ma...
Q. What’s the best kind of reconstruction? A. The very best reconstruction is the one that makes you happy. And only you can decide that. Here are... Read more »
Breast Reconstruction FAQs: What Could Prevent Successful Resu...
Q. What might prevent a successful result with breast reconstruction? A. Well… lots of things, actually. To begin with, you may not even be a... Read more »
Pictures of Treatment
Source: Breastcancer.org
Click on the images to enlarge and to read more about Treatment. You can also see pictures of breast reconstruction in that... Read more »
Understanding the Risks
Source: Breastcancer.org
All surgery involves risk. Despite the risks of breast reconstruction described below, a large number of women want to go ahead with breast... Read more »
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