Breast Reconstruction
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Breast reconstruction is surgery to rebuild a breast's shape after a mastectomy. It cannot give a woman back her breast - a reconstructed breast does not have natural sensations. However, the surgery offers a result that looks like a breast. Most women who had breast reconstruction are glad they did.
In breast reconstruction, a surgeon forms a breast mound by using an implant or tissues from the belly, back or buttocks. Implants are silicone sacs filled with salt water or silicone gel. The type of reconstruction you get depends on your body type, age and cancer treatment.
Breast reconstruction takes more than one surgery. Extra steps may include:
- Adding a nipple
- Changing the shape or size of the reconstructed breast
- Operating on the opposite breast for a better match
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Breast Reconstruction Surgery | Breast Reconstruction Options
prma-enhance.com — “Breast reconstruction surgery - reconstructive options after mastectomy. PRMA specializes in advanced breast reconstruction surgery techniques. In-network for most US insurance plans. Tel: (800) 692-5565.” View full resource at prma-enhance.com
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Dr C is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and is also
an active member in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the
American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, the Plastic Surgery
Education Foundation, the San Antonio International Society of Plastic
and Reconstructive Surgery, and the Texas Medical Society. He has also
served on the National Board of Medical Examiners.
Dr C's areas of special interest include advanced breast reconstruction techniques, minimally invasive (short scar) surgery of the breast, cosmetic surgery of the breast and body, and scar healing. His expertise in body contouring techniques has been featured in the national magazine ANEW. Dr C is also Chief Science Officer of C&H Scientific, Inc, makers of the scar treatment InviCible Scars." /> Dr Minas Chrysopoulo - PRMA Plastic Surgery Active Health Library, Doctor, Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon, and Physician
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Breast Reconstruction: An Overview
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An overview of breast reconstruction procedures: http://theplasticsurgerychannel.com/breast-aesthetics/breast-reconstruction-an-overview/
Preparing for Breast Reconstructive Surgery
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DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
squidoo.com — “Almost any woman who loses her breast to breast cancer can have it rebuilt through reconstructive plastic surgery. The DIEP flap procedure represents the la” View full resource at squidoo.com
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Dr C is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and is also
an active member in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the
American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, the Plastic Surgery
Education Foundation, the San Antonio International Society of Plastic
and Reconstructive Surgery, and the Texas Medical Society. He has also
served on the National Board of Medical Examiners.
Dr C's areas of special interest include advanced breast reconstruction techniques, minimally invasive (short scar) surgery of the breast, cosmetic surgery of the breast and body, and scar healing. His expertise in body contouring techniques has been featured in the national magazine ANEW. Dr C is also Chief Science Officer of C&H Scientific, Inc, makers of the scar treatment InviCible Scars." /> Dr Minas Chrysopoulo - PRMA Plastic Surgery Active Health Library, Doctor, Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon, and Physician
Breast Reconstruction Before and After Photos - Photos of Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
plasticsurgery.about.com — “See before and after photos of patients who have undergone breast reconstruction surgery after mastectomy.” View full resource at plasticsurgery.about.com
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DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction Surgery
prma-enhance.com — “DIEP flap breast reconstruction surgery after mastectomy. PRMA Plastic Surgery in San Antonio, Texas (TX) performs hundreds of DIEP flap breast reconstructions yearly. In-network for most insurance plans. (800) 692-5565.” View full resource at prma-enhance.com
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Dr C is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and is also
an active member in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the
American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, the Plastic Surgery
Education Foundation, the San Antonio International Society of Plastic
and Reconstructive Surgery, and the Texas Medical Society. He has also
served on the National Board of Medical Examiners.
Dr C's areas of special interest include advanced breast reconstruction techniques, minimally invasive (short scar) surgery of the breast, cosmetic surgery of the breast and body, and scar healing. His expertise in body contouring techniques has been featured in the national magazine ANEW. Dr C is also Chief Science Officer of C&H Scientific, Inc, makers of the scar treatment InviCible Scars." /> Dr Minas Chrysopoulo - PRMA Plastic Surgery Active Health Library, Doctor, Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon, and Physician
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Are there different types of breast reconstruction surgery?
healthtap.com — “Most commonly after a mastectomy the breast is reconstructed using an implant. There are however other options such as muscle flaps using the rectus or lattismus muscles. The type of reconstruction varies depending on each patient.” View full resource at healthtap.com
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What are my Options for Breast Reconstruction?
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Women have options for breast reconstruction surgery http://bit.ly/aEa2vZ
Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction with Perforator Flaps
prma-enhance.com — “Microsurgical breast reconstruction with perforator flaps for mastectomy reconstruction. PRMA Plastic Surgery, San Antonio, Texas (TX) specializes in DIEP flap, SIEA flap and GAP flap breast reconstructive procedures.” View full resource at prma-enhance.com
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Dr C is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and is also
an active member in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the
American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, the Plastic Surgery
Education Foundation, the San Antonio International Society of Plastic
and Reconstructive Surgery, and the Texas Medical Society. He has also
served on the National Board of Medical Examiners.
Dr C's areas of special interest include advanced breast reconstruction techniques, minimally invasive (short scar) surgery of the breast, cosmetic surgery of the breast and body, and scar healing. His expertise in body contouring techniques has been featured in the national magazine ANEW. Dr C is also Chief Science Officer of C&H Scientific, Inc, makers of the scar treatment InviCible Scars." /> Dr Minas Chrysopoulo - PRMA Plastic Surgery Active Health Library, Doctor, Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon, and Physician
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Dr C is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and is also
an active member in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the
American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, the Plastic Surgery
Education Foundation, the San Antonio International Society of Plastic
and Reconstructive Surgery, and the Texas Medical Society. He has also
served on the National Board of Medical Examiners.
Dr C's areas of special interest include advanced breast reconstruction techniques, minimally invasive (short scar) surgery of the breast, cosmetic surgery of the breast and body, and scar healing. His expertise in body contouring techniques has been featured in the national magazine ANEW. Dr C is also Chief Science Officer of C&H Scientific, Inc, makers of the scar treatment InviCible Scars." /> Dr Minas Chrysopoulo - PRMA Plastic Surgery Active Health Library, Doctor, Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon, and Physician
Latissimus Dorsi Flap Breast Reconstruction
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Dr C is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and is also
an active member in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the
American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, the Plastic Surgery
Education Foundation, the San Antonio International Society of Plastic
and Reconstructive Surgery, and the Texas Medical Society. He has also
served on the National Board of Medical Examiners.
Dr C's areas of special interest include advanced breast reconstruction techniques, minimally invasive (short scar) surgery of the breast, cosmetic surgery of the breast and body, and scar healing. His expertise in body contouring techniques has been featured in the national magazine ANEW. Dr C is also Chief Science Officer of C&H Scientific, Inc, makers of the scar treatment InviCible Scars." /> Dr Minas Chrysopoulo - PRMA Plastic Surgery Active Health Library, Doctor, Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon, and Physician
Breast Cancer Patients have Options for Breast Reconstruction
southernplasticsurgery.com — “Dr. David Whiteman’s blog highlights options for breast cancer patients seeking breast reconstruction.” View full resource at southernplasticsurgery.com
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Breast Cancer Patients have New Options for Breast Reconstruction http://t.co/IgU1zUGH
The Difference between Breast Reconstruction and Breast Revision
southernplasticsurgery.com — “Reconstruction of the breast versus revision surgery or re-do” View full resource at southernplasticsurgery.com
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Dr C is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and is also an active member in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, the Plastic Surgery Education Foundation, the San Antonio International Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and the Texas Medical Society. He has also served on the National Board of Medical Examiners.
Dr C's areas of special interest include advanced breast reconstruction techniques, minimally invasive (short scar) surgery of the breast, cosmetic surgery of the breast and body, and scar healing. His expertise in body contouring techniques has been featured in the national magazine ANEW. Dr C is also Chief Science Officer of C&H Scientific, Inc, makers of the scar treatment InviCible Scars." />Dr Minas Chrysopoulo - PRMA Plastic Surgery
Raised and educated in London, England, "Dr C" is a graduate of the University of London where he received his bachelor of science degree in Advanced Anatomy and Morphology prior to completing his medical degree. In 1997 , Dr. C moved from London to South Texas. Apparently this was "in search of a better climate". He continued his training in general surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio prior to his fellowship in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He has also completed fellowships in burn surgery and burn reconstruction at Shriner's Burn Hospital for Children in Galveston, and hand surgery and microsurgery at the Indiana Hand Center.
Dr C is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and is also an active member in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, the Plastic Surgery Education Foundation, the San Antonio International Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and the Texas Medical Society. He has also served on the National Board of Medical Examiners.
Dr C's areas of special interest include advanced breast reconstruction techniques, minimally invasive (short scar) surgery of the breast, cosmetic surgery of the breast and body, and scar healing. His expertise in body contouring techniques has been featured in the national magazine ANEW. Dr C is also Chief Science Officer of C&H Scientific, Inc, makers of the scar treatment InviCible Scars. -
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Dr. Karen Horton
Dr. Karen Horton is a female Plastic Surgeon and Reconstructive Microsurgeon practicing in San Francisco Bay Area, focusing on women.
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