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Nov

Breast Reconstruction Patients Prefer Silicone Implants

Published: November 13, 2010

Breast cancer patients who undergo mastectomy and then breast reconstruction prefer silicone implants over saline implants, according to a new study. The study, published in the online edition of the journal Cancer, surveyed 482 women who had breast reconstruction surgery with implants after undergoing double mastectomy. Of those women, 176 chose silicone implants and 306 … Continue reading Breast Reconstruction Patients Prefer Silicone Implants →

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Nov

How Breast Surgery May Advance Regenerative Medicine

Published: November 4, 2010

Could breast surgery lead to a breakthrough in the field of regenerative medicine? The latest issue Wired magazine reports that Cytori Therapeutics, a biotech company, is working toward using stem cells from fat to help the body rebuild itself. CEO Chris Calhoun says his firm has figured out a way to augment and rebuild breasts … Continue reading How Breast Surgery May Advance Regenerative Medicine →

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May

“Connect the Docs” to Give Breast Reconstruction Patients the Best Care

Published: May 25, 2010

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has joined forces with the American Society of Breast Surgeons on behalf of female breast cancer patients. By advocating the inclusion of plastic surgeons in the treatment planning process, it is hoped that breast cancer patients will get better care and surgical outcomes. A recent meeting in NYC brought … Continue reading “Connect the Docs” to Give Breast Reconstruction Patients the Best Care →

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Apr

How to Measure Success in Cosmetic Breast Surgery

Published: April 14, 2010

Cosmetic breast surgery is clearly more than a simple appearance change. A multitude of factors affect the patient’s health and quality of life after the procedure. Last August, several physicians published an article outlining 6 important factors that define successful breast surgery. A brief summary of those factors is below: Enhanced Breast Appearance Improving your … Continue reading How to Measure Success in Cosmetic Breast Surgery →

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Apr

Trends in Breast Augmentation Discussed in Study

Published: April 14, 2010

Some of the most popular trends in breast augmentations were outlined in a March 2009 study published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal. Using electronic surveys, plastic surgeons from all over the country were asked about breast enhancement procedures they were offering. Much of the data reflected cosmetic surgery performed in the South and Southwest regions, … Continue reading Trends in Breast Augmentation Discussed in Study →

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Apr

Scientists Study Breast Regrowth Procedure for Breast Reconstruction

Published: April 14, 2010

Australian scientists are hoping that a new procedure will allow breast regeneration after a mastectomy. If it is proven successful, the procedure could replace breast reconstruction with synthetic implants. Trials are set to begin with real human patients very soon. A biodegradable chamber is placed within the chest, containing stem cells obtained from the patient’s … Continue reading Scientists Study Breast Regrowth Procedure for Breast Reconstruction →

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