In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of breast cancer and its impact on women's health. However, it is essential to recognize that breast cancer does not discriminate based on gender. Men, too, can be affected by this disease. While breast cancer in...
A Guide to Making an Informed Decision For women considering enhancing the appearance of their breasts, it's essential to understand the options available and determine whether breast implants, a breast lift, or a combination of both is the right choice. Each procedure serves distinct purposes and...
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has revised its breast cancer screening guidelines in light of recent data highlighting the rising rates of breast cancer in younger women. The new draft recommends that all women, regardless of race, ethnicity, or breast density, should undergo...
Unlocking Health Benefits and the Importance of Regular Check-ups Vitamin D, often referred to as the "sunshine vitamin," plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being. From promoting bone health to supporting the immune system, vitamin D offers a wide range of benefits that...
National Women’s Health Week, celebrated each year beginning on Mother's Day, is an opportunity to prioritize women's health and wellbeing. Taking care of yourself encompasses physical, mental, social, and emotional aspects. Here are a few of my favorite ways to prioritize your health. Prevention: Regular Check-ups: Routine...
Consistently one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures, liposuction is an incredibly effective way to remove localized areas of fat and is also how we take out fat that's then specially processed to use in fat grafting for reconstruction or augmentation. I’ve outlined some...
One of the most empowering steps people can take for their health is to be able to proactively lower their risk of getting sick. Better understanding your cancer risk through genetic screening and testing can be truly life-changing – read more below to see if...
Breast cancer screening guidelines and recommendations frequently change and it can be confusing to figure out the best plan. One of the major recent points of discussion has been around dense breasts and if any additional breast cancer screening such as MRIs should be recommended...
In the midst of the craziness of the world right now, I had almost forgotten that I was turning 40 this month. While my birthday celebrations are going to be much more toned down than I’d been planning, the silver lining to not having all...
We are excited to have the results from our combined work on nerve grafting and preservation at the time of nipple-sparing mastectomy and implant reconstruction published in the open access arm of the largest international plastic surgery journal. The study describes our combined work to improve sensation for...