Reconstructive Surgery Archives

Breast Cancer Gene: What It Means for You and Your Family

May 15, 2018
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A strong family history of cancer is a good reason to get tested for the breast cancer gene. The presence of this gene increases your risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer by 3 to 7 times. To reduce risk, a common preemptive option is the removal of breast tissue and subsequent reconstruction. We all inherit DNA from our family.…

April 16, 2018
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When a friend or family member is diagnosed with breast cancer, we often feel powerless about what to say or do. Numerous studies have found that cancer survivors who have a vital emotional support system tend to adjust better to the disruption that cancer imposes upon their lives. Don’t forget that the best gift of all is your time and…

April 13, 2018
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The severity of the break will determine whether your nose requires surgical repositioning. Trauma to the nose can also result in a deviated septum or a serious condition called septal hematoma. Rhinoplasty is the preferred method of correction in extreme cases, and can be combined with deviated septum surgery if necessary. Nasal fractures vary in severity. You could just experience mild…

January 17, 2018
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Nerve grafts can restore sensation and movement to areas paralyzed by damaged nerves. Some grafts, known as allografts, come from voluntary living donors or, more often, cadavers. It could take years before a nerve is fully healed, depending on the extent of the damage. While most traumatic injuries heal over time - with the help of medical treatment, at least…

December 12, 2017
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Breast deformities can affect the mammary glands, nipples, and milk lines. Some conditions are so extreme that they are almost completely debilitating. Plastic surgery offers effective solutions to these congenital disorders. Breast enhancement procedures, postmastectomy reconstructions, breast reductions to help relieve aching backs -- these are the cosmetic procedures that typically come to mind when we think of breast surgery.…

December 11, 2017
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These days we know so much more about breast cancer than we used to that people really can make empowering choices to dramatically reduce their risk of someday developing the disease. The first thing to evaluate is just how vulnerable you actually are to breast cancer, as some people are more susceptible to the disease than others. For example, you…

November 1, 2017
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Lymphedema can develop even years after surgery. Lymphedema may start out as minor swelling but can soon become debilitating. You don’t have to have had major surgery to develop lymphedema. Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a safe, non-invasive approach to treat lymphedema. Breast cancer and it’s associated treatments are challenging enough without having to worry about painful and sometimes debilitating complications.…