Hey everyone! we’re talking about beauty with wellness. Our topics of discussion include the enchanting subjects of liposuction and breast implants. These aren’t just cosmetic marvels; they harbor the potential to stand as warriors against certain types of cancers. Imagine it as unraveling the secrets of how our outer glow can weave a shield for our inner health. So, buckle…
Breast cancer reconstruction can be different depending on the surgical oncology plan. Certain breast cancers depending upon the size of the tumor and the size of the breast can be treated with lumpectomy and radiation therapy. Radiation often has a positive impact on breast scars making them less apparent than the non-radiated side. Radiation may produce a small color change…
Breast cancer can often be successfully treated with lumpectomy and radiation therapy. Often as part of mastectomy or lumpectomy reconstruction patients will get either a nipple areola complex tattoo or pattern tattoo placed on the breast. Pink ribbons, vines, flowers, etc. are often excellent patterns that can be placed to complete a reconstruction or conceal incisions. The photograph demonstrates before…
One of the more common questions that comes up during a mastectomy reconstruction– “Should I save my nipple or should I have it removed during the mastectomy”. There are oncologic, anatomic, aesthetic, and psychological reasons to remove the nipple areola complex. It is important to understand that after a mastectomy the nipple will not have sensation and will not function…
