Do you know somebody who has had breast, ovarian or any other hereditary cancers? September 29th - October 5th is Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) week and the entire month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a good time to remind ourselves what these weeks and month...
No woman can fully comprehend how breast cancer can affect her life until she experiences it personally. As a breast cancer specialist who is also a breast cancer survivor, I can certainly attest to the gap between understanding the disease and surviving the cancer I...
Breast reduction surgery, also known as a reduction mammaplasty, is a surgery where breast tissue and skin are removed to reduce the size of the breasts while also re-shaping and lifting them. This surgery can not only help to alleviate some of the symptoms associated with...
https://youtu.be/od6AYRphq_8 Dr. Anne Peled, MD explains how genetic testing for breast cancer detection can be helpful. ...
After recent increased concerns around breast implant safety, which prompted an FDA hearing in March 2019 focused on this issue, certain types of textured breast implants and tissue expanders with textured surfaces have now been taken off the market. Here’s some information that may help you sort...
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...
I recently had an article published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery about using silicone Inspira implants for breast reconstruction and breast augmentation. One of my favorite parts about being a plastic surgeon is getting to use and learn about new technology, which is why I was excited to talk...
In the midst of processing everything after finding out you have breast cancer, thinking about what to expect after surgery can easily get lost. While everyone’s recovery is a little different, and it’s always best to check with your surgeon about their specific recommendations, here’s...
Have breast cancer surgery questions? We collected the questions below so you can watch the video and find answers to all of these questions at the times listed below: 2:20 How many women who choose to save their nipples end up getting cancer anyway, either if they...
Concerns about the safety of breast implants have been all over the news lately, but the information presented is often confusing and can lead to more questions than answers. In order to really understand all of the information, it’s important to know some basics about breast...