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Breast Reduction

Oncoplastic Reconstruction of Lumpectomy Defects and Breast Reduction/Mastopexy Techniques. Similar Techniques and Traditions.

Oncoplastic Reconstruction of Lumpectomy Defects and Breast Reduction/Mastopexy Techniques. Similar Techniques and Traditions.

Lumpectomy defects often need to be closed carefully to minimize scar contracture following radiation therapy. The reduction or mastopexy pattern actually facilitates radiation delivery as it produces a more compact target for a directed radiation beam. In general, radiation begins approximately 6 weeks after lumpectomy unless chemotherapy is to be initiated. It is important for all wounds to be healed…

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Oncoplastic Reconstruction of Lumpectomy Defects and Breast Reduction/Mastopexy Patterns

Oncoplastic Reconstruction of Lumpectomy Defects and Breast Reduction/Mastopexy Patterns

The same patterns that are used to improve the appearance of the breast can also be utilized to remove cancers in the breast. We encourage our patients to consume approximately 80-100 grams of protein per day for 4-6 weeks prior to surgery and for 4-6 weeks after surgery. The protein intake is important to facilitate wound healing. In general the…

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Oncoplastic Reconstruction of Lumpectomy Defects and Breast Reduction/Mastopexy Techniques

Oncoplastic Reconstruction of Lumpectomy Defects and Breast Reduction/Mastopexy Techniques

Breast cancer can be treated with lumpectomy or mastectomy, depending upon the size of the cancer, location, size of the breast, and genetic positivity for cancer syndromes. Oncoplastic reconstruction of lumpectomy defects involves reconstructing the patients breast with their own breast tissue. Typically the breasts are made smaller and placed into a better position. This improved position often facilitates radiation…

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Secondary Mastopexy Augmentation Procedures

Secondary Mastopexy Augmentation Procedures

Patients who have breast implants schedule consultations wishing to undergo changes to their breast implants or mammary prosthesis. One common request is to downsize their breast implants. The first step is to determine their current bra size and to determine the volume of the mammary prosthesis that they have in place. Once these are determined, the patient and physician can…

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Removal and Replacement of Mammary Prosthesis

Removal and Replacement of Mammary Prosthesis

It is common for many patients to want to undergo removal and replacement of their mammary prosthesis. These patients often have had their implants in for a prolonged period of time. The incision pattern used to remove and replace the mammary prosthesis is called the Wise-pattern mastopexy. This incision pattern allows the patient to undergo a breast lift procedure as…

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Are You a Breast Reduction Candidate?

Are You a Breast Reduction Candidate?

Breast reduction surgeries are some of the more satisfying procedures for both the physician and the patient. Ideal candidates for breast reduction include those who experience pain in their neck, back, or shoulders from the weight of their breasts on their chest wall. These patients also have grooving in their trapezius muscles from their bra straps and hypertrophy of their trapezius…

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