23

Oct

Breast Cancer Patients Seek More Information on Breast Reconstruction

Published: October 23, 2010

A recent survey of 762 breast cancer patients who were eligible for breast reconstruction found that 43 percent did not receive information about breast reconstruction options when making treatment decisions at diagnosis. Kim Thiboldeaux, president and CEO of the nonprofit Cancer Support Community (CSC), which conducted the survey, said, “It is critical that women get … Continue reading Breast Cancer Patients Seek More Information on Breast Reconstruction →

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11

Oct

Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy Linked to Increased Survival Rates

Published: October 11, 2010

Research presented at Plastic Surgery 2010 found that breast reconstruction immediately following mastectomy is associated with significantly improved breast-cancer-specific survival. However, the researcher says there is no evidence that immediate breast reconstruction is saving lives. Dr. Michael Bezuhly, from Dalhousie University College of Medicine in Halifax, Nova Scotia, presented the finding from an analysis of … Continue reading Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy Linked to Increased Survival Rates →

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7

Oct

Is using a patient’s own fat for breast augmentation viable?

Published: October 7, 2010

A new study concluded that success for breast augmentation using a patient’s own fat is possible. Presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ (ASPS) annual meeting in Toronto in October, it found that fat grafting for breast augmentation could be effective and have long-term results. It has been a relatively obscure procedure, but with … Continue reading Is using a patient’s own fat for breast augmentation viable? →

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29

Sep

Largest International Meeting of Plastic Surgeons to Convene in Toronto

Published: September 29, 2010

The largest international meeting of plastic surgeons will start on October 1 in Toronto and will feature new developments and trends in plastic surgery. Sponsored by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Plastic Surgery 2010 will draw about 5,000 surgeons, medical personnel and industry representatives to learn about the hottest topics, technologies and research … Continue reading Largest International Meeting of Plastic Surgeons to Convene in Toronto →

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27

Sep

New Study Looks at Timing of Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy

Published: September 27, 2010

A study in the September issue of the Archives of Surgery found that approximately half of women who need radiation therapy after having a mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction develop complications that require additional surgery. The trend toward immediate reconstruction “has turned into a runaway train,” said researcher Dr. Rodney Pommier, professor of surgery at … Continue reading New Study Looks at Timing of Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy →

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17

Sep

When Cancer Surgeon and Plastic Surgeon Confer, Breast Cancer Patient More Likely to Have Reconstruction

Published: September 17, 2010

A new study found that when breast cancer surgeons regularly confer with plastic surgeons before surgery, their patients are more likely to have breast reconstruction. The researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center surveyed breast cancer patients (1,780) and their surgeons (291) in Detroit and Los Angeles about treatment choices. They found that … Continue reading When Cancer Surgeon and Plastic Surgeon Confer, Breast Cancer Patient More Likely to Have Reconstruction →

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5

Sep

Plastic Surgeons on How Patients Can Avoid “Buyer’s Remorse” after Surgery

Published: September 5, 2010

Reality TV star Heidi Montag—infamous for having 10 plastic surgery procedures in one day, including a breast augmentation that gave her a G cup—is looking to get a breast reduction, according to ABC News. The story looks at the issue of “buyer’s remorse” after plastic surgery and whether it is increasing. Plastic surgeons surveyed have … Continue reading Plastic Surgeons on How Patients Can Avoid “Buyer’s Remorse” after Surgery →

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25

Aug

New York Law Requires Breast Cancer Patients to be Informed of Reconstruction Coverage

Published: August 25, 2010

A new law in the state of New York requires hospitals in the state to inform breast cancer patients the availability of and insurance coverage for breast reconstruction before they undergo “mastectomy surgery, lymph node dissection or a lumpectomy.” Breast reconstruction after a mastectomy is covered by insurers in New York, but often poor and … Continue reading New York Law Requires Breast Cancer Patients to be Informed of Reconstruction Coverage →

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16

Aug

Liposuction is Top Plastic Surgery Procedure in the World

Published: August 16, 2010

The first-ever reliable international plastic surgery data, collected by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), revealed that liposuction was the most-performed plastic surgery procedure in the world in 2009. The statistics, which were obtained and analyzed by independent statistical specialists, showed that liposuction represented about 19 percent of all surgery procedures. It was … Continue reading Liposuction is Top Plastic Surgery Procedure in the World →

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9

Aug

XEOMIN is the Newest Botulinum Toxin to Receive FDA Approval

Published: August 9, 2010

A third botulinum toxin type A product has been approved by the FDA. XEOMIN, a product of Merz Pharmaceuticals, earned approval last week for the treatment of adults with cervical dystonia or blepharospasm. The FDA approval of XEOMIN is based on the results of two U.S. clinical trials. It joins Botox and Dysport as botulinum … Continue reading XEOMIN is the Newest Botulinum Toxin to Receive FDA Approval →

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