The thought of contracting any cancer is terrifying, but breast cancer for women is particularly difficult because it strikes at the heart of what women consider to be their feminine identity. Early detection is the key for survival and a cure, but mastectomy is still being performed when deemed necessary. Women are also taking preventative… Read More »
Category: Breast reconstruction
Breast Reconstruction Beats Mastectomy Blues
Breast reconstruction Houston results when women suffering from breast cancer are treated with mastectomy. When more than a lumpectomy is required, their surgeon may suggest: partial mastectomy‚removal of breast tissue surrounding the tumor only simple mastectomy‚removal of all breast tissue modified mastectomy‚removal of breast tissue, plus a small portion of chest muscle radical mastectomy‚removal of all… Read More »
Breast Reconstruction Renews Self-Confidence After Mastectomy
Breast reconstruction Houston results when women suffering from breast cancer are treated with mastectomy. When more than a lumpectomy is required, their surgeon may suggest: partial mastectomy – removal of breast tissue surrounding the tumor only simple mastectomy – removal of all breast tissue modified mastectomy – removal of breast tissue, plus a small portion of… Read More »
Breast cancer: Pros and cons of reconstructive surgery
Women undergo breast reconstruction surgery for various reasons. Total mastectomy or partial mastectomy because of breast cancer, accidents, too small or too large breasts, uneven breasts and breasts that need firming up after childbirth are the main reasons for undergoing breast reconstructive surgery. Though breast reconstruction surgery is very effective in improving a woman‚Äôs self esteem by… Read More »
Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy surgery
As a consequence of an accident, breast cancer or some deformity, some women have to undergo breast reconstruction because of a removed breast through mastectomy. With breast reconstruction, the breast is rebuilt to its actual size and shape. Breast reconstruction is however not required after lumpectomy, where only a part of the breast is removed…. Read More »
Can Breast Reconstruction with Tissue Flaps be done on both Breasts
Breast reconstruction Houston with tissue flaps is a procure where your Plastic surgeon Houston moves a flap of tissue from another part of your body to the chest region to create a new breast mound. This surgery is usually opted for as a treatment for breast cancer. Sometimes it is also used to refashion a breast for various… Read More »
Types of Tissue Flap Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Most women who have undergone mastectomy where a part or their entire breast is removed consider undergoing Houston breast reconstruction to help reshape their breast. These tissue flap surgeries are divided into various types based on the part of the body the tissue is removed from. 4 types of procedures The most common form of tissue flap… Read More »
Tissue flap surgery for Breast Reconstruction
Tissue flap surgery is a breast reconstruction surgery which uses skin, fat and muscle from another part of your body to reshape your breast. It is most often resorted to by women who have had a part or their complete breast removed because of breast cancer. Tissue flap is also called autologous tissue reconstruction, which… Read More »
Four of 5 Women Do Not Receive Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
May 4, 2010 (Las Vegas, Nevada) ‚Äî The choice to rebuild a breast after a mastectomy might not be as easy to make and implement as one might expect. Only about 20% opted for reconstruction in 2007, despite legislation passed more than a decade ago making breast reconstruction a requisite part of all insurance policies, Alicia Holt,… Read More »
Transumbilical Breast Augmentation: A Continued Success for Dr. Schusterman
Dr. Mark Schusterman, Houston plastic surgeon, has successfully performed 53 Transumbilical Breast Augmentations (TUBA) since he began offering this procedure to his patients in October 2006. He has received 356 web inquiries about the procedure over the last year and the interest continues to grow. TUBA, breast augmentation through the belly button, was first introduced in… Read More »
