Category Archives: Plastic Surgery

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ASAP: Immediate Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy

Not only are more women opting for immediate breast reconstruction, but more are using implants. Researchers are somewhat flummoxed by a new bump in breast reconstruction. Not only are more women undergoing immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy, according to the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, but an increasing number are opting for implants, …

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When is a Good Time to Get a Facelift?

A facelift doesn’t change your entire appearance. What it does is smooth out the skin and restore your face to a more youthful appearance. As we age, it becomes more difficult to achieve this. A facelift isn’t a miracle cure for the visual signs of aging, but it can help restore your self-confidence. So, when …

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New Study: Breast Reconstructive Alternative Following Radiation Therapy

According to a new study published in the most recent issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, researchers have discovered a new technique that may offer breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy an effective breast reconstruction alternative. Typically, breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy are not ideal candidates for implant-based breast reconstruction. Radiation therapy significantly damages …

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