Breast cancer reconstruction and aesthetic breast surgery share many similar principles. Removing breast implants and performing a breast lift (mastopexy) is a common procedure and may be a component of breast cancer treatment. In a patient with significant breast ptosis who undergoes a mastectomy for breast cancer, the nipple areola complex cannot often remain viable nor can it reliably be…
The lower face and neck lift is one of the most effective procedures for facial rejuvenation. We use the latest 360 OVIO Photograph System for our facial surgery pre-operative planning. This is a tool we use for our rhinoplasty and facial rejuvenation surgery planning. The 360 video demonstrates before (left) and after (right) lower face and neck lift for facial…
The lower face and neck lift is one of the most effective procedures for rejuvenation of the face. As we age and or gain or lose weight, we accumulate aging changes of the face and neck. In the neck, there are three components that affect aging: 1. Excess or redundant skin of the neck. 2. Excess fat of the neck.…
Breast reconstruction can be done in an immediate setting at the time of mastectomy or can be accomplished in a delayed setting after mastectomy. When an immediate breast reconstruction with flaps is to be performed it is important that the quality of the mastectomy flaps is considered. During the DIEP flap harvest, the skin and fat from the abdomen is…
